All Forum Posts by: Ursula Lovings

@Julie Garner This contractor texted me after I received the quote to let me know that materials are included.

@Quentin Ambrose Thanks for the feedback.  Based on conversations, I think it might be a little of #2.  

I was hoping to get some professional opinions and expertise.  I have 2 quotes for renovation work on a house.  One quote has the items listed, shows the price of each item as $0 and then has a final total.  I have no idea what the breakdown of each item is, but the overall cost is reasonable.  The other quote has the items listed but with a breakdown price of each item.  The total is higher for this one.  
Is an estimate with no cost breakdown a red flag? I know cheaper is not always better.  I'm concerned with being hit with a lot of "unexpected" costs as the project starts.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi Lisa. 
I'm an investor living in Brooklyn.  I haven't attended any meetup yet, but I've gone to a few local conferences.  Feel free to message me if you want to connect and talk real estate.

Hi @Annwar Matani. Unfortunately, I don't have any advice.  I'm just here to say I'm in a very similar position as you, living in NYC.  Also considering Ohio, most likely Columbus.  The leap to OOS investing is scary, but hoping to do it soon.

Hi Kenji.  I'm in Brooklyn, with some properties in NJ.  I've started looking in Philly, as well.  I'd love to talk real estate with you.  

Hi Demiss

I'm in Brooklyn as well and I'm currently considering house hacking.  I don't have any advice, but let me know if you want to connect and talk Bk real estate possibilities.

@Nick @Nick Hawthorne In Journal Sq area of Jersey City.

Thanks @Nick Hawthorne. Where is your condo in Jersey?

Hi @Quiana Berry.  I'm not sure I have any info for you, but I'm somewhat new to investing and hoping to form a support network.  I live in NY and have a few properties in NJ.  Feel free to reach out if interested in talking real estate.

Thank you for the advice @Brittany Minocchi! I'm looking into a DSCR loan as an option. Have you done this before with success?

You're right, I definitely want/need more than $15k down.