Ben Lukes
Getting a property manager to tour a prospect with me?
Hello Everyone,I'm getting ready to make an offer on my first (potential) deal in south King County, WA. It is a fourplex that I think is currently rented out at a significant discount to market.I'd really like to ha...
Ian McKeown
Looking for advice: Forfeiture Auction
Hello fellow BPers,I found an opportunity to buy an auction property in Orlando. I want to share my initial analysis and determine if I should try to flip the deal or buy it as a rental. Please review and let me kno...
Jonathan Shaw
Solid property with foundation needs help
Hi BP,Looking at a potential investment property in the Williamson county region just north of Austin. I know that many existing homes in the area have at least some settling of the foundation given the soil. An inspe...
Charese Allen
Connecting with STR/MTR Investors in Charlotte
Hi everyone! I am a new investor. I’ve been standing at the edge of the pool, learning and listening for YEARS. Now is time to just jump in and get this thing going! I’m interested in STR or MTR investing. My plan is ...
Alan C.
Foundation Issue / Basement Finish
Hello everyone, I am looking at a home to purchase with a unfinished basement. However, there is evidence of foundation repairs. I want to hire a structural engineer to give the repair the green light and If I buy I w...
Tim Wang
Adding Br/Ba vs Cosmetic Renovations?
Hey BP, I'm in a bit of an analysis paralysis right now. I am located in Austin, TX. I'm currently trying to purchase a duplex with an FHA 203K loan and with the purpose of refinancing in a year to be able to pay off ...
Gregory Lee
How do I know if I'm overcapitalizing?
I recently purchased a duplex (living in side, renting out the other). There are some things which will most likely need to be ugraded within the next 5 years. I live in Oklahoma where the market has slowed down to ...
Mike Warder
Reasonable Egress Window Install Costs? (Hyattsville, MD)
I would like to install an egress window in a property so tenants can legally sleep in a basement space. My handyman gave me an estimate for $1,500 to pull permits and $4,000 for the work. I already bought the window ...
Reden Dionisio
Rental property flooring and paint
What type of paint and flooring do you all recommend for a rental property to make it more durable?
Also any suggestions for sinks in the bathrooms?
Roger P.
Upcoming tenant turnover
I could use a bit of advice. We have an upcoming vacancy in a duplex and will be able to raise rents either a little or a lot. If I do the usual move out routine of cleaning, painting, replacing carpet etc., we will b...