Jonathan Baptiste
Any advice on finding dependable contractors
23 January 2025 | 10 replies
I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvements: remodel kitchen and bathroom, paint interior, fix exterior scafolding.How should I go about finding a contractor?
Dallas Theobald
Bossier City Project
5 January 2025 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $144,900 Cash invested: $13,000 This is a charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Bossier City, LA.
Dionte Griffin
first deal advice
3 January 2025 | 3 replies
It may be best to partner with someone that has done one before or somehow is a local expert on lot splits.If you can add a bathroom into existing space on high cost property it can add a lot of value.
Manuel Angeles
Affordable Housing Development Capital Stack Structures
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
When developing affordable housing in California (more specifically Los Angeles), how complicated is it to raise capital using subsidies?Is it common for developers to use subsidies to cover 100% of the construction c...
David Greig
Primary Residence/First Time Homebuyer
26 January 2025 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $110,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Recently purchased my first house to use as a primary residence, currently I am renovating the kitchen and adding a full bathroom to the first floor.
Ed Lopez
Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
21 January 2025 | 35 replies
This is a small 3 br house.Work Order Instructions:- Entry 1 : Security/Screen Door | Replace Exterior Door Screen- Entry 1 : Wall/Ceiling | Spackle and paint- Bathroom 1 : Door Stop | Replace door stop- Bathroom 1 : Light Fixture | Replace bulb- Bathroom 1 : Shower/Tub Caulking | Re-silicone tub- Bathroom 1 : Toilet bowl/lid/seat | Replace toilet seat- Bathroom 1 : Toilet Paper Holder | Replace toilet paper holder- Bathroom 1 : Tub/Shower | Relay loose shower tiles- Bedroom 1: closest to the front door : Closet/Door/Track/Shelving | Install Closet Rod- Bedroom 1: closest to the front door : Light Fixture/Fan | Fan light does not work - replace fan- Bedroom 2: 2nd closest to the front door : Closet/Door/Track/Shelving | Replace closet rod- Bedroom 2: 2nd closest to the front door : Window Covering | Replace blinds- Bedroom 3: furthest from the front door : Switch/Outlet | Install smoke/CO detector- Bedroom 3: furthest from the front door : Window Covering | Replace blind- Dining Room 1 : Window Covering | Replace Blind- Hallway/Stairs 1 : Light Fixture | Replace bulb- Hallway/Stairs 1 : Other | Replace blind- Kitchen 1 : Window Covering | Replace other blind- Laundry Room 1 : Light Fixture/Fan | Replace bulb- Living Room 1 : Switch/Outlet | Replace Outlets- Living Room 1 : Window Covering | Replace Blinds- Basement 1 : Light Fixture/Fan | Replace bulb- Systems 1 : Thermostat | Reattach thermostatLine ItemsDescription AmountLabour hours, replace several blinds, screens, door stopper, replace toilet seat and toilet paper holder, reset showertiles, install closet rods, replace necessary bulbs, smoke detectors and outlets, touch up paint$2,096.38Shop Supplies $3.00Ace hardware invoice I51016 $44.64Ace Hardware I50619 $53.69Ace Hardware I50569 $43.57Total $2,552.16The gross rents on these units are great but so much of the profits get eaten away by the turnover costs it just makes less and less sense every year.
Joseph Kirk
Advice on entering the fix & flip industry
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Yes, it's crucial to get the right structure in place—setting up an LLC in the state where you're operating can offer liability protection.
Karen Cano
Rentals in Delavan, Wisconsin
24 January 2025 | 8 replies
I have a 5 bedroom 2 bathroom house.
Account Closed
Due On Sale Being Called!!
13 January 2025 | 41 replies
Everything was smooth until it wasn’t. 6 months into it the tenant called and the toilet had failed in an upstairs bathroom.
Roman Balmakov
Should I Buy a Cashflowing Multi-Family That has Permit Issues?
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
First, you’ll want to bring in a licensed contractor or architect to check out the kitchen and bathroom.