Episode #973

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Want to really stand out in your market? A few renterfriendly interior design ideas can make a world of difference, elevating a runofthemill property into one that attracts tenants and guests and stays occupied yearround. Today’s guest has some affordable, doityourself (DIY) design hacks centered around “maximalism,” the design trend you can’t afford to not know about.

Welcome back to the “BiggerPockets Real Estate” podcast! If you want to boost your property’s value, keep renters happy, and get even MORE cash flow from your portfolio, you’ve come to the right place. Today, interior designer Tay “BeepBoop” Nakamoto joins the show to share some of her most popular rental design tips. Regardless of your investing strategy, whether you own shortterm rentals or are flipping houses for a profit, you won’t want to miss out on these enormous valueadds. The best part? They are extremely costeffective, easy to implement, and, most importantly, reversible!

In this episode, Tay delves into maximalism—the interior design trend that is taking the world by storm in 2024—and shares how you can seamlessly integrate this popular style with your rental properties. She even shares some of the best places to find furniture, décor, and materials, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid when tackling your own home renovation projects!


00:00 Intro

01:17 What Is Maximalism?

04:31 Fixing Up Her First Home

11:02 RenterFriendly DIY Projects

20:50 Common Pitfalls & Cosmetic Changes

26:42 How to Implement Maximalism

27:49 Connect with Tay! ‪@TayBeepBoop‬

28:24 Boost Your Property's Value!