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Shuchi Gupta Panel Upgrade for 8-Unit Building — 250A vs 600A? Square D vs Eaton? Worth the cost?
18 November 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Shuchi Gupta: Hi BP community,Looking for real-world experience from multifamily owners or investors who’ve done a panel upgrade.I have an 8-unit building in Santa Clara, CA, and I’ve received 3 quotes to replace the main service panel & meter bank (9 meters total, including common laundry).What differs across the bids:600A Eaton meter bank Square D panel but amp size not specifiedOne bid includes the laundry subpanelSome bids don't include permit/engineering/stucco patchingPrices range from $19K to $38K some not including permit fees.Current setup:1960s buildingGas water heatersShared laundryUpgraded kitchen appliances over timeAll tenants have window AC units, No EV chargers yetQuestions:Did you go 250A or 600A on your small multifamily upgrade?
Craig Cann Flooring 12mil vs 20 mil
17 November 2025 | 13 replies
One brand is just less than 1/4” for about $2400 and the other is about 1/2” twice the thickness for about $3300. 
Craig Cann Refinish or resurface existing tile countertops
18 November 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Craig Cann: @Peter Mckernan @Greg Kasmer the thing we were afraid about putting in quartz is the resident ruining the brand new counter top.
Bob V. typical furnishing costs
13 November 2025 | 28 replies
Her cost prior to me working on it to furnish a 3/3 including $2,800 of polywood outdoor furniture was $28k. 
Kevin Carpenter Cost of Utils included in rent ?
5 November 2025 | 3 replies

Hi ~ when running numbers on small multi families ( considering to buy ) ~ often utilities costs are missing from listing, and seller is often not at showing ~ agents don't know and don't seem interested in finding ou...

Allison Park Tenant - Low Credit Primarily Due to Car Accident Litigation
12 November 2025 | 11 replies
Quote from @Allison Park: I have a brand new 3 bd 2.5 ba Townhouse. 
Melinda Eilts Do You Include ARV in Your Funding Strategy?
4 November 2025 | 1 reply

A lot of new investors overlook the power of ARV when securing funding.
Experienced flippers know — your After Repair Value can make or break your deal terms.
How do you calculate or present your ARV when talking to...

Harkeerat Sandhu New Member Introduction
13 November 2025 | 9 replies
I am brand new and looking for guidance.Thank you!
Vardhman Mehta Gut Check: "Stable" Engineer Report, but Seller Says "Cosmetic Only" on Foundation?
3 November 2025 | 1 reply
I could really use a gut check from some experienced investors.Here's the story: The seller's initial inspection report on this property came back with several red flags, including "multiple issues with the foundation" and a number of "cracks in the exterior walls."
Chris Watson Deal of The Day
15 November 2025 | 11 replies
In store one lawn fertilizer gives the discount and the other brand didn't.