I'm not particularly interested in owning real estate directly, so I look at both syndications, private real estate funds, a simple REIT index fund. I generally only invest in syndications in tax-free states or in sta...

I help manage a couple of Rental Homes.  Due to the location, there is typically high turn over of lower income tenants who all seem to be very rough on the house.  The latest tenants stopped paying rent which was fol...

Tenants left this stain on an elevated trex deck.  How would you handle this?  I can see replacing the boards that are stained or is it possible to caculate the replacement cost of the full deck minus depreciation due...

Quick question BP Nation....

What's the most durable type of sink best for a future rental? And what thickness should it be? What price range? I'm torn between Stainless Steel and Black Granite Composite. Any ad...

I have looked at several different real estate investment funds to possibly invest some money. I won't name names as I don't think it matters.  For simplicity let's say they both invest in 5 states that do have state ...

I'm looking at adding granite countertops to one of my duplexes in OKC. My kitchens are simple and galley-style, so it shouldn't be too complex, but I was wondering if anyone has had a good experience working with any...

I have been installing tile in the showers when I reno my rentals.  It is a bit of a pain and somewhat expensive.  Has anyone used the lowes or HD shower inserts.  They seem affordable, anywhere from 350-900 for the s...

Not sure if this has ever been suggested before, but I thought it would be nice to develop some sort of Rehabber's Materials Cheat Sheet. Maybe like a chart with House Type on the top and Sections on the right?

For e...

For years most rehabbers in the District of Columbia have used the standard granite countertops in kitchens and baths, usually with a granite backsplash, in one of about 4 basic color groups.

In the last 6 months ho...

Hey everyone, I'm currently looking at a house off the MLS. It needs a ton of work, but this is not the ugly I'm talking about. Instead, this house is ugly in the sense that the architecture is from the 1970's, square...