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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?
Ryan Sandor Rebuild retaining wall
8 November 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @Ryan Sandor: I’m looking to have a retaining wall rebuilt at my home in totowa nj.
Rosie Geller Security cameras on flip property
17 November 2025 | 7 replies
They generally have about a 75ft sensing range and can be additionally equipped with external battery and solar charger, so no AC power required.  
Nick Copland Furnishing Midterm Rentals: What’s Worth It and What’s Not
14 November 2025 | 6 replies
We usually just paint a wall or have a contractor make a simple design.
Gp G. Better buy new properties in C, D area or old property in B area, 2 vs 1 vs townhome
22 November 2025 | 3 replies
The bottom of the scale is where the units adjoins another unit on more than one wall or floor, like an apartment, a condo, or a townhouse in the middle of the row. 
Kwok Wong Can this electrical riser be rerouted in a condo flip?
19 November 2025 | 3 replies
Yours is a very small change (removing the narrow wall). 
Ewka Kawecki Too good to be true
13 November 2025 | 19 replies
Thank you in advance everyone. https://quickfinancialsolutionsllc.com/ sorry but why would a hard money lender charge rates lower than the government charges.
Erin Schaefer Need help adding tenant value to turnkey property
20 November 2025 | 0 replies
It's in an HOA so there are limitations to the exterior.Initial ideas I had:- update fans to modern design- update wall outlets to usb near beds/kitchen etc.- paint patch walls through outAll suggestions are welcome.
Steve K. What interior paint colors are you using for your rentals in 2025?
10 November 2025 | 7 replies
Sherwin Williams Shoji White for all walls and ceilings and inconsequential trim.
Cody Jiosa So my wife and I looking forward to our investment journey..... with help
21 November 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Cody Jiosa: So, we live in Oregon and have been finding super good deals but for one reason or another we always seem to hit a wall, whether it be not enough capital to fund the fix and flip loan, Or the deals that would work, get swept up too fast, and a few other inconveniences.