Sean Leahy
mid term rental
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Potential Marketing StrategiesShould I directly contact insurance companies to be added to their approved rental property lists?
Jason Edwards
First Flip Insights: 1272 Lakins Rd, Etna
20 January 2025 | 0 replies
This deal aligns with my strategy of adding value and achieving robust returns.
Benjamin Carver
Building an ADU in Raleigh NC: Here's What You Need to Know
6 January 2025 | 8 replies
And as investors we should know this, but always anticipate higher costs and longer waits.EXAMPLE Breakdown of Costs:Plan Purchase: $1,500Permitting Fees: $2,500-7,500Site Preparation (grading, utilities, foundation): $20,000–$30,000ADUs require separate utility connections for water, electricity, and sewer but you can tap into existing utilities at the primary houseIn Raleigh you CANNOT split lots fee simple, so setting up completely separate utilities would not allow you to section off the ADU as of nowYour ADU must be on a permanent foundation (no wheels, no ability to move the structure)Construction (labor and materials): $100,000–$150,000Low-grade: $150–$180/sq ft averageMid-grade: $180–$220/sq ft averageHigh-end: $220–$250/sq ft averageLandscaping/Finishing Touches: $5,000Total Estimated Cost: $125,000–$200,000You could easily spend $200k+ with super end high finishes, custom designs, complicated sitework, adding a second story or more sqft, etc.
Jacob W.
Struggling land investor.. how are you selecting your markets?
25 January 2025 | 5 replies
What is the ad copy look like?
Nick Henry
Appreciation or Cash Flow Focus When Starting Out
3 February 2025 | 32 replies
I recently added a half bathroom out of existing space in a very high cost market.
David B.
“Live In” Flip Advice!!
14 January 2025 | 10 replies
Here is a list of issues with adding an ADU:1) The value added by the ADU addition is often significantly less than the cost of adding the ADU.
Cheryl A.
Has anyone invested with Djuric Family Office aka Blake Capital Group
26 January 2025 | 33 replies
Ask around here on BP and passive pockets for opinionsYes they put ads on Facebook because it can work - we see ads for very high returns on Facebook and people fall in love with the number - please note you are not the first or last to go through this.
Jack Traffanstedt
Real Estate Investment and Management Concentration
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Adding the real estate investment and management concentration could definitely be worth it if it gives you solid knowledge and good networking opportunities.
Angelica Cristi
Hard money lender with Auction.com process?
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hi Angelica,Just adding my own 2 cents worth here from a deal I did not too long ago:I bought a prop off Auction.com about 2 years ago.
Cory St. Esprit
Commercial Real Estate - Franchise (Owner Occupied) Seeking Financing
27 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am adding about 20 more this year, but there's one small pocket I'm struggling with the financing on (honestly, due to Huntington Bank dragging their feet on items, etc.), so I'm seeing what other options there may be.