Originally posted by Mike T.: @Joshua Dorkin Our small local REIA has negotiated a 2% rebate on all purchases at home depot, 30% discount on all paint and supplies at Sherwin Williams, 20% off rentals.com so it will be awesome to see what a group like Bigger Pockets can achieve!

We do have a pet deposit that will be necessary as well and feel like it should be covered, but if these things turn out to be miniature T-Rex's in the home, then I am not sure how much the deposit will cover.Thanks in advance for any experiences you may have had.

,The saying in Texas is that there are two types of houses: those that have had foundation repairs and those that will need it.Gordon T. and I can both recommend a handful of investor friendly foundation repair contractors here in Houston and we have offices in Dallas, Ft.

Just saw this from the Fall 2011 DRE Fall Bulletin regarding a short sale flip with a double close:In the current short sale market, there is a new twist on an old theme when it comes to flipping properties and generating cash for the perpetrators, who oftentimes are committing fraud on lending institutions.

But if you go right into a 15 year, you're committed to pay the higher payment.

@Brad T.

For example, a lot of people want to know how much it will cost to build before they commit to the process, but without committing to finding a piece of land and getting some drawings put together, it's impossible to get an accurate building estimate.

if the buyer is willing to fund a non refundable deposit I see that as commitment enough.

Also, to whom does the T/B pay their rent check too? 

If $800 doesn't cover the owners expenses, maybe they just don't want to commit to losing money for 2 years guaranteed...hoping that they can get it rented soon and cover their costs.