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5 February 2025 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $68,000 Cash invested: $70,000 Sale price: $195,000 I purchased a long-term rental property from the MLS that had multiple contractor issues and significant delays.
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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
I used the script in the book to find an agent, and contractors to work with.
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30 January 2025 | 0 replies
A contractor left a back door open one day and someone walked into the house and stole $2000 worth of tools.
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
We had advice from real estate agents, contractors, friends and lawyers from other regions.
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24 January 2025 | 4 replies
Clarify your strategy—whether it's rentals, flips, or house hacking—and build a team of agents, lenders, and contractors.
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19 January 2025 | 6 replies
If they are, I would pay them off first.I would invest in a different market(likely bigger market) where you can find reliable contractors or find a PM that will be able to manage the properties.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm starting my first deal and got on the call with the agent and ended it with a deal with me making almost 5k but after this idk what to do, we haven't signed a contract or anything but getting to and and I just need someone to be by my side for this, I'll throw you some of what im making somehow but I just really Need help
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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
My partner is a contractor in the area and if you need to connect and get some quotes or talk about any scopes of work, reach out anytime.
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5 February 2025 | 7 replies
Had to come up with the contractor's estimate too.
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21 January 2025 | 2 replies
You will also need to vet out contractors in the area to ensure you that they can stay on top of your project and will do what they say.