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Dan Passarelli Newbie Question on Estimating Rehab Costs
14 July 2021 | 3 replies
.#3 Contact Local Contractors for Labor Pricing / Hire a GC to ConsultCall local Subcontractors and get budget pricing for common repairs on your typical rehab project.For example, call a roofer and ask what their average cost per Square of Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing would be on a 1,500 sf house, with a 6/12 pitch.Note: Some contractors will be reluctant to share pricing without seeing the property, but tell them you are just looking for a rough budget number you can use on future projects.You can also pay a General Contractor a consulting fee of a couple of hundred dollars (per house) to walkthrough a few properties with you and provide a detailed estimate of prices that you can use as your 'menu for future projects.#4 Compile Your Prices into a Spreadsheet or Estimating SoftwareOnce you start to get a better understanding of Labor and Material costs you will want to store this data into a spreadsheet or software that you can use to help you streamline the estimating process.The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs comes with a spreadsheet that you can use to help you populate your own database of labor pricing and material pricing.
Matthew Sipes What to do when tenants aren't paying
14 July 2021 | 2 replies
If they've previously been a strong tenant, working with them to help them on their way or until they are back on their feet may be more effective than eviction. 
Davonta Williams College Student & Real Estate Agent
14 July 2021 | 3 replies
Also, if you have a strong interest, some schools are offering real estate as a concentration, how great is that! 
Sean McKee Raising Rents to Offset Eviction Ban losses
15 July 2021 | 7 replies
I have not had any losses and finding the rental market very strong in our areas.
Jon Colin Chisholm Lending options without 2 years same industry
14 July 2021 | 4 replies
Louis or another Midwest city, due to the high cap rates and strong rental market.
Salim Mhunzi At Fault Eviction Attorney Needed.
2 October 2021 | 1 reply
If you have a strong referral, it would be greatly appreciated. 
Costin I. Multifamily and Cost Segregation Studies
15 July 2021 | 9 replies
The return of member capital could be coming from any number of sources: a strategic refinance, significantly increased cash flows, release of escrow monies, new construction coming online, strong appreciation/compressed cap rates, opening of an Amazon Prime Warehouse next door, etc Each deal has its own uniqueness.Does that clarify things at all?
Nicole A. Buy in hot market or pay high rent?
14 July 2021 | 13 replies
If I was to add anything, I'd say that according to some economists the strong housing market will continue for another year or so.
Valdemar Espino Divorce buyout advice
8 December 2021 | 8 replies
I also strongly believe they don't take Travelers Checks where we all end up.Ask your parents to co-own the property and to share the benefits just like they had planned to share the benefits when they were in their honeymoon periods.
Robert Murphy Flood Insurance is Changing Things you should know.
15 July 2021 | 3 replies
This is a standing wall of water or a huge wave that is caused by strong winds and a rapid change in atmospheric pressure.5) Replacement Cost Value.