17 November 2025 | 3 replies
@Matthew RichenFor a 4-bed unit in Shaker Heights, a reasonable ballpark for a full interior repaint is usually in the $2,500 to $4,500 range depending on the condition of the walls, ceiling height, number of coats needed, trim work, and whether there’s any patching or repairs involved.
8 November 2025 | 26 replies
Simple extras like a coffee bar or game wall also help bookings.
7 November 2025 | 9 replies
I’ve seen fully inspected brand new basement poured walls cracked in under 2 years in new construction.
23 November 2025 | 7 replies
Never drill, cut, or anchor items into walls, ceilings, or floors without Landlord approval.b.
6 November 2025 | 22 replies
Quote from @Jaron Walling: Quote from @Marcus Auerbach: 3 showings is not much.
18 November 2025 | 3 replies
@Jaron Walling Thank you for sharing!
18 November 2025 | 2 replies
Make sure your quotes include permits, engineering, and any wall/patch work—those often add up unexpectedly.
10 November 2025 | 31 replies
One suggestion, when I do large electrical upgrades I will have an electrician to the actual electrical work, but I won't have him repair all the walls and ceilings he has to cut holes in.
20 November 2025 | 17 replies
I started with turnkey to get into REI, but now with a little more experience under my belt, I'm considering selling my turnkeys at a loss and moving on to something with more meat on the bones.Exterior - $225- pressure wash- remove damaged/torn window screens- remove all stickers from all windows- repair hole in soffit to the right of chimneyMain Interior - $825- repair/replace damaged sheetrock- wipe down and clean all walls throughout house- wipe down and clean all doors, trim and baseboards and throughout house- touch up paint on walls- touch up paint on trim and doors- replace missing/broken blinds- replace missing/broken doorknobs- replace missing/broken light switch and outlet covers- replace missing/broken light bulbs- make sure all doors open/shut properly- make sure all windows open/close properly- replace air filter- replace batteries in the smoke detectors- remove all trash from attic- clean and paint all bars and shelves in closets- clean all AC vents and return vents- make sure all drawers and cabinets open and close properly- make sure to clean out all drawers and cabinetsLiving Room - $10- clean and paint fireplace with black high heat paintKitchen - $55- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk sink, floor, counter- replace broken trim on ends of countertopsLaundry Room - $10- clean and paint inside washer box- clean out dryer ventHalf Bathroom - $25- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floor- tighten door handleMaster Bathroom - $75- paint cabinets inside and out- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floor- fill in missing grout in showerHall Bathroom - $35- wipe down and clean all cabinets, inside and out- touch up paint on cabinets- paint under sink- tighten loose cabinet hardware- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floorStairs - $20- paint handrail- paint banasterGarage - $25- pressure wash garage floorLocks - $300Yard - $175- cut, edge, weedeat- trim bushes- trim up trees- clean up fencelines- haul off all trash- Remove grass from cracks in concrete- remove all loose limbs and debris- clean out flower bedsFlooring - $275- clean all carpetsCarpet Cleaning Estimate: $275Garage - $100Program two new garage door remotesPest Control - $85- pest control needed: General pest sprayTrash - $350- remove trash at the curbCleaning - $120
18 November 2025 | 22 replies
Quote from @Elliot Angus: Hey everyone,I’m looking for advice from investors who hit the scaling wall early on.I’m on my third BRRRR and running into a timing issue with capital that I’m sure others here have dealt with.Here’s my situation:All-in on my current BRRRR: $260,000Expected ARV: $325,000A 75% LTV refi will return about $243,000, so I’ll still have around $17,000 tied upI’m not expecting (or looking for) a perfect 100% cash-out.