Orly Howard
Smart locks/Keyless entry
Hi I'm (very slowly) coming to the end of the refurbishment on my first STR and wanted to install a keyless entry system. There are a lot of different types out there so I wanted some advice. Can anyone recommend a sp...
Tyler Burlison
What to do with gains from rehab/flip
Hi everyone,
From what I understand about short-term real estate gains, a way to avoid them is to buy another and do a 1031. Are there other ways to shelter the gains from tax? The amount will be between $30-40k in g...
Enes A.
I would like to open a window in a wall, do I really have to get the city permit ?
I bought a duplex that I merged into a SF in the seattle area. As a result one of the room lost a lot of light and I would like to add a window in one of the walls. The issue is that permitting takes a lot of time and...
Eugene Kemp
Builders insurance for Florida flippers?
Good Morning BP!I'm about to begin a project in Ormond Beach, FL, and the house will not pass muster for a normal homeowners policy at the moment. I'm told by an insurance agent that I need a "Builders Risk" policy t...
Carlo C.
Barndominium as an investment
Anyone who had experience living and investing in one of those "barndominium" which is usually in an airpark (mostly in Texas)? How energy efficient are they? How good can they keep their values (regardless of location)?
Presley Reeves
Will a ductless split system work in an apartment complex?
Hi folks. I am looking at an apartment complex that has a forty year old boiler/chiller system that will cost up to $125K to replace. One option is to replace it with a split ductless systems, which may cost as much...
Angela Jossy
Need help analyzing this duplex deal
I'm in escrow for a cute little duplex in Tacoma. This is officially my FIRST real estate transaction. Its a 2 bedroom on top and a studio on the bottom. I think I have opportunity for forced appreciation because the ...
Faith Woodward
Bought with cash, don't have enough left for big improvements
We recently bought a house that was built in 1950 and remodeled in the 70s for 78k cash. The market value for a house this size in this neighborhood that has been improved is around 135k and it needed about 4k for ba...
Kappil Tom
Weird incident - Tenant reported garage door fell and damaged
I would like to share a weird incident, tenant reported that while backing the car the garage door fell and the car damaged the lower panel of the garage, while I am trying to find the exact details of the incident, ...
Mario Mormile
Thermostats
Good morning BP nation-What is your top pick for a thermostat with the lowest maintenance and most tenant friendly?This is for a rental property. Thanks!