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4 March 2016 | 23 replies
I did this kitchen with cabs, counters and appliances for $6400 plus my labor.
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21 February 2015 | 1 reply
He has the option of paying me rent, or paying me in labor and has run 5 renovations for me.
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22 February 2015 | 3 replies
This is a great start to get you pre-approved and this way you'll know your buying power and you can move forward from there.Also check out my interview on the Joe Fairless Show, the link is on my profile.I hope this helps and have a great weekend.
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22 February 2015 | 15 replies
@Joe Conklin Joe it looks like you could remove all doors and drawers and replace them with some with a little trim.
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24 February 2015 | 9 replies
@Joe Moore @Larry Fried @Blake Yarbrough Thank you all for the warm welcome.
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26 February 2015 | 42 replies
Its good for the experienced investor too, because as you stated, the Jr partner is usually bringing something of value to the deal.Its a smart move, Joe, and I'm glad to see it's paying dividends for you.
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9 May 2017 | 18 replies
@Joe Fairless thank you for your advice.
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22 February 2015 | 6 replies
Originally posted by @Joe Fairless:@Mary Barsoum welcome to BP!
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22 February 2015 | 2 replies
@Jim PeretI've alternated between having one duplex tenant be the one responsible for snow removal, to making both tenants equally responsible and let the tenants work out any division of labor.
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22 February 2015 | 3 replies
You may have a marketing advantage as to having "Star LLC' as opposed to Joe Blow-Contractor.