I was re-reading an old book (2003) I had titled "Investing in Fixer Uppers" by Jay P.

@Maxine KunimuraThis may not be what you want to hear, but if you feel dependent on a contractor to effectively cost out a fixer upper, you may be dependent on them in a way that you don't want throughout the project. 

Since I'm Wholetailing, I need to find a buyer that wants to move into it as is, but I'm not so sure it would pass inspection. with that being said, what's the best way to advertise my equitable interest in the property to people looking for fixer uppers as a move in home?

I live in the upper unit, so the property is well kept.

Hello guys,I want to start in real estate business as buy and hold investor, but right now I am renting myself, so my plan is to buy a fixer upper, renovate it, leave there for 2-3 years and then rent it.My question is if I sign for 30 years fixed rate, can I refinance and get my money back and keep going.You guys think is a good strategy?

Hi,I am in an escrow for a property requiring major fixer-upper work.

While you seem to have the upper hand legally, I am not an attorney and do not understand the intricacies of lis pendens only that my attorney friend mentioned in that conversation that lis pendens is not usually a cut and dry thing and is often very tricky.

House-hacking is the way to go, however, I think that disqualifies you from being a newbie haha... sounds like you've already gotten in the game by renovating it yourself.My dad actually began investing by purchasing a fixer-upper in Jackson Heights in 1998 (78St., 32Ave.) and renovating it.

(Answer: yes)If we buy fixer-uppers to rebuild and sell, and construction takes more than one year - will our profit be taxed as long-term capital gain?

Big upper body with skinny legs.