Even in this crisis where everyone should know the result of crazy loans, I meet people at open houses who want to buy a 3BR/2BA remodeled home and have tons of credit card debt, car loans, etc.

I am working on behalf of a friend to get his remodel project finished.

Like 400-500K houses, not street corner crack houses.FWIW I own a remodeling company and still workers are greedy for top dollar.

You can find great contractors via NARI or Remodelers Advantage, 2 peer groups that hold the members to very high standards.

You can locate reputable professional contractors via NARI or Remodelers Advantage - 2 national professioanl organizations.

I know my cash flow will not be the best if we rent our first investment property but we are still thinking about it... here's the facts.Bought it for $12k - fully remodeling it with new roof, paint, windows, bathroom, kitchen, carpet for $12k (my fiance has a big construction company!)

I worked for 4 years in college for a licensed contractor and am capable of doing most remodels (kitchen, bath, plumbing, flooring, electrical, etc...)I was wondering if anyone has any tips for finding a right lender and loan?

My family is in home construction and remodel so I'm aware that it will be at least $10k and upwards.

The remodeling was done out of a construction loan with interest only payments for now.

we are bigger investors we do remodeling for living . we are looking equity partners to go in with us on properties in chicago