I don't know if you're doing a fixed contract price or if you are doing a cost plus, But either way you gotta have a higher intimidation factor with these contractors and you cannot let them change the game otherwise you will continue to get run over.

Hello, I've always been a stock market investor and am trying to educate myself on real estate as an option to diversify my investments. My initial thought was that I'd like to have '5 doors' to buy and hold with the ...

Welcome @Derwin Smith-Bishop I think entering the game in MF is a great direction...there is a ton of content here and an opinion about everything, so don't lose sight of your focus.

You are completely correct that retailers will need multichannel sales strategies however as in the case with Kroger they need to spend more money upgrading their physical stores and the customer experience.It is looking like a record year for retailers.  

But a local title company may be able to steer you to a local only QI.Since 1031 is a federal statute the actual location isn't as important as the demonstrated experience and actual customer experience folks have with the QI. 

Secondly, someone with a good reputation and good customer service.

Hi all, First steps out of the gate here, and I just wanted to get some input from the folks here that have been doing this for awhile.I came across BP too late in the game and had already purchased a SFR.

I understand the architect aspect but I own my plans.. so I only buy them once.we are not building ultra customs .. although I have in Charleston were I spend 30 to 50k on architect because its what is required in the historic district but other than that 1500 to 2500 to buy stock plans.. pretty simple. 

That is a whole different ball game!

The costs of the buildings there are pretty low, it is infested with a lot of drug users so your PM has to be on their game.