All Forum Posts by: Matt Motil

I try to go with the combination of something that looks good, but is easy to maintain/replace. Tile can be nice, as one cracked or broken tile is easy to replace while engineered wood/laminate can be a pain to get one "plank" out for replacement. I'm not a fan of vinyl cause it look cheap and I think if the place looks cheap then it attracts cheap tenants. If you can afford the higher grade of tile, it will pay you back in the long run in fewer maintenance repairs down the road. 

My $0.02. 

I would enlist the services of a foundation contractor or structural engineer if you are really unsure. Without a little more info or pictures, it's hard to be able to really tell you if you'll need it or not. What I look for is whether there is separation between the walls and floor, cracking in the floor showing signs of movement underneath the basement slab, or shifting in the block walls showing that the foundation might be settling. 

Welcome to BP @Ian Morris

Best place to begin would be by reading as much as you can and networking with those that are doing what you want to do. I'd recommend downloading the free BP podcasts and working your way through them. Also checkout Brandon's book on REI with little or no money down. Last, I'd do a search here on "House Hacking" as it's a great way for new people just starting out to get going in REI.

Welcome @Arthur Floyd

Glad you made the move out of the shadows and into the community. Here's to your continued growth, learning, and success!

Welcome to BP @Maxwell Channon

No better way to divest and diversify than in REI. You've found a great place to learn and grow your network here at BP.

Welcome to BP @Monica Marusic

This is a great place to learn and network with other like-minded people. I'd do a search for "House Hacking", as it's a great place for new people wanting to get started in REI to begin.

Welcome to BP @Anthony Alexander

Sounds like you're well on your way to getting things going. This is a great community to build and grow your network of like-minded people. Hope you enjoy it here. 

Welcome to BP @Chris Harpstrite

I lived in the St. Peters/St. Charles area years ago! Good luck getting started in REI. You've found a great community here at BP to help get you started.

Welcome to BP @Nelson Rosado

Plenty of things you can do to network and gain knowledge while outside the country! 

Welcome to BP @Dylan Wright

Make sure you set some alerts for things going on in your area to help you get involved with others you could network with. Additionally, if you haven't already, make sure you check out the BP Podcast. Tons of great (and FREE) information in those podcasts that are priceless for someone just getting their feet wet in REI.