If you're going to do the heavy work yourself, search for the best deals on your construction materials.

I know someone is going to quote a recent (either "Business Week" or "Fortune") magazine article showing huge appreciation, particularly in the bigger cities; DFW, HOU, SAT, AUS, HOWEVER, no one has ever shown me the methodology used in that study and everything I've looked at in those markets changes when you BACK THE NEW CONSTRUCTION out of the equation.In my local market the appraisal district tried to jack our numbers up and I protested.

My sister and I bought a pre-construction townhome in the Stapleton community in Denver.

I am very new to the country, just 7 years old and am in the real estate business for the last 2 years.Investing in fixers is a topic of interest to me but since I have never done it for myself, I am in an exploratory stage, just trying to get more info, guidance and leads on such properties in the bay area.I am a bit reluctant to look outside the state.Just sharing something- I invested in pre construction apartments in India and just doubled my money even before they are ready for possession !!

I live in Boise and my background is in new construction.

I spent a few years in construction (residential) I now also wholesale investment property way below market and flip rental property offering seller financing.

At the conclusion of this phase, WE issue a Firm Commitment to finance the project, and the interest rate for both the construction and permanent mortgages may be locked.

Construction and how to run a job.

As far as the numbers go, neighborhood ceilings, construction, appraisals, I'm comfortable with all that.

Does anyone know anyting about Marble Falls Tx , looking at possible precontruction here - duplex , that can rent for $2000 - $2100 / Mth

Thanks