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Gade Chua Rental market in Virginia Beach
29 August 2016 | 4 replies
Norfolk you need to watch the address closely as the neighborhoods change very fast, block to block.  
Jeremy Benezra Seattle Investor, long time BP listener, new to site
6 September 2016 | 10 replies
Maybe 5 or so units/places of business, a 1 story concrete block structure, should make maintenance cheaper and easier.  
Calvin Kwan Bad Timing for Purchase?
29 August 2016 | 5 replies
Chris May - About 4 blocks south of the Ashby Bart.
Daniel Johnson How to keep track of finances on multiple flips?
4 December 2016 | 47 replies
On a typical project, here are the contractors I'll probably use:- Demo- Roofer- Painter- Carpenter- Plumber- Electrician- HVAC- Window Company- Tile Guy- Carpet Guy- Hardwood Guy- Cabinets/Countertops Company- Termite Inspection- Landscaping- Garage Door Company- House CleanerIn addition, on many projects I'll also use:- Drywall Guys- Insulation- Surveyor- Structural Engineer- Inspectors- Concrete Company- Driveway/Paving Company- Grading- Tree Trimming- Shower Glass CompanyFor big projects, new construction:- Architect- Civil Engineer- Foundation- Asbestos Removal- Sediment Control- Excavation, Dirt Hauling- Interior Sprinklers- Stone WorkEach of those contractors will typically get between 1-4 draws, depending on the scope of the work they have for the project.Then there are materials and other non-labor costs:- Permits (0-3 transactions per project)- Porta Pottys (0-3 transactions per project)- Home Depot Materials (3-5 transactions per project)- Dumpsters (1-3 transactions per project)- Paint Purchase- Cabinets/Countertops Purchase (2-4 transactions per project)- Flooring Material Purchase (1-2 transactions per project)- Specialty Material Suppliers (0-10 transactions per project)- Utility/Service Installation (0-5 transactions per project)- Private Inspections (0-5 transactions per project)- Insulation/Airtightness Tests- AppliancesOn top of that, I will potentially write several checks to:- Title Company- Property Inspector- Appraiser- General Contractor or Project Manager- Interest Payments- Utility Payments- Tax PaymentsOn top of that, I have my general business expenses:- Accounting- Legal- Interest Payments- Tax Payments- Brokerage Fees- E&O Fees- MLS Fees- Overhead/Office (Supplies, Equipment, Subscriptions, Software, etc)- Telephone/Fax/Internet- Income from Property SalesAll of these easily add up to a couple hundred transactions on a large project or new build, meaning many dozen per month. 
Andrew Orr Flooring issues
29 August 2016 | 6 replies
Is it a concrete floor with vinyl tiles right over the concrete
Amiris Brown REO: how do I negotiate
27 December 2016 | 33 replies
The water soaked into the concrete slab the house sat on as well as had major roof leaks (been vacant and decaying since 2013 after all), since the roof needed to be completely repaired (this property was in disarray lol).
Aristone Louxz Finally purchased my first multifamily investment property at 21
7 February 2018 | 37 replies
Yes i am on 60th st , 2 blocks away from Berganline avenue.
Kevin Diep LA Investor - looking to buy rentals out of state
9 September 2016 | 31 replies
Pittsburgh is weird with its neighborhoods though; our house was within a couple blocks of some very rough neighborhoods with some very cheap 8-10K properties for sale.
Henry A. Lyon Is Charlotte NC a good location to start buy to let investment ?
2 October 2018 | 23 replies
Indianapolis can vary block to block and even street to street.
Joe Fromo Newark NJ: is investing for rent in the 100 to 200 on S10 safe?
6 September 2016 | 5 replies
Your best bet is to go there on an evening and see how the block looks then. in a way you are fortunate because these are the summer months and you can get a good feel of what goes on around that house. if you see a lot of hanging around on porches or a house with a lot of traffic (foot and car), proceed with caution.