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Diane Albano A Mobil Home property is for sale what should I know
28 August 2016 | 8 replies
Iit's a double wide 2bdr, 2bth, New roof new carpet
William R. My first BRRRR
23 May 2017 | 20 replies
Closed on Monday afternoon, so took the day off to remove the carpet
James Mccarthy taking landlord to court over bed bugs and other major things
28 August 2016 | 14 replies
Hi all,I have been a resident for 4 years and there is a lot of work as far as paint, carpet etc. that needs done to get ready for a new tenant It was pretty much trash when I moved in and mentioned so on the checklist but nothing is really covered in the normal wear and tear.
Alexander Forrester First property
30 August 2016 | 7 replies
It needs a new ceiling and new carpet.
Jesse LeBlanc Studs vs existing walls and debris. What takes longer to sell?
28 August 2016 | 3 replies
Investors - Are you more, or less likely to buy the property if all you see are studs and subfloor vs existing dirty carpet, damaged drywall and old furniture etc.
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. 
Adam Sherritt Should you include price with LOI's (Letter of Intent)?
23 March 2017 | 7 replies
@Adam Sherritt That offer price is what differentiates your letter from a carpet bomb mailing campaign. 
Justin Koehn First Live-in Flip done in Windsor, CO
31 August 2016 | 6 replies
We had a hail storm that helped to get a new roofing, and we paid for carpet and gutters.
Tom Kuhen Potential First Deal in Cleveland, and it's a HUD - Please Help!
31 August 2016 | 15 replies
It has all brand new paint and carpet, as well as appliances.
Crystal Wilson bought my first rental property, need help with flooring
2 September 2016 | 7 replies
I need cheap carpet or wood\lamonet.