Brandon Trafford
How long should it take to flip?
1 April 2016 | 7 replies
Sometimes less. 1100SQFT - 2500SQFT Complete renovation down to studs and replace everything up to code - New mechanicals, frame work, exterior work, insulation and drywall then all your finishes 8-12 weeks.
Kevin Burns
Fastest way to determine rehab costs?
29 March 2017 | 31 replies
No major mechanical or electrical.$30 would be same, but would typically include bathrooms, maybe a roof and maybe electrical or plumbing/mechanical.
David Rogers
Chicago 1st Property Question: Turnkey or Rehab?
18 December 2015 | 8 replies
As far as actual prices go, from my experience I'd say it depends on the level of trim but assuming the exterior and mechanicals are OK; I'd say 25-60 for a ~1300 sqft SFR...
Perry Birch
Mixed Use Net Positive Towers
19 July 2015 | 0 replies
I'll detail more about the project below but wanted to lead with my goals in posting.TLDR; Interested in links, advise, discussion, warnings, etc for proactively anticipating the next steps involved in planning, designing, constructing and managing large development projects from a General Partner and Owner's Agency role.The general state:- Partnered with owner contributing wholly owned lot with appropriate zoning for ~18 story mixed use set of towers (5 in total under current rough plan)- Very qualified architecture team signed on to deliver plan for design process- High level contacts with multiple potential building partners showing interest- Multiple funding options available in line with needs for initial tower's expected costsThe vision:- Emphasis on active community engagement and development- Net positive Electricity, Water and (as much as possible/practical under constraints) Food- Tightly integrated with surrounding environment with funds allocated to remediation and improvements of native ecology and community/pedestrian oriented accessibility- Digital nervous system (I have a technology background) with sensors to drive efficiencies and create digital connections between the various building components and it's residentsThanks to all for providing such a fun community!
Mindy Zimmerman
Life Insurance Naysayers - How Do You Deal With Them?
18 January 2016 | 10 replies
Once you understand that you are not borrowing "From" your cash value, but "Against" it, the light bulb should go on in your mind.Now that you know the mechanics of it, your next questions should simply be: How do I get a policy that 1. builds high cash value right from the start, and 2. allows early access to the cash value.
Eric Robertson
Would you make an offer on a house site unseen?-
28 October 2015 | 6 replies
If the association is responsible for exterior of building up to wall cavities of each unit, including mechanicals I would assume that worst case senario would involve all sheetrock, finish work, fixtures, paint and appliances.
David Grimm
What are the mechanics of a wholesale deal?
7 August 2015 | 9 replies
I've looked all around BP and have read a LOT about wholesaling. I understand the principle strategy to be the following:Buy a house on the cheap, then immediately turn around and sell it to someone who has the time/m...
Frank C.
1,000 dollar to invest in real estate, wholesaling houses
23 June 2015 | 3 replies
The mechanics of how you do this vary by state.
Marcus Auerbach
finishing a braced basement wall
30 September 2016 | 16 replies
The big advantage is that all mechanics and pipes like gas meter, water horn, sewer lines and clean out are now outside the finished area and accessible from the unfinished part of the basement.
Tammy Braz
Do You have to be "in love" with an Investment Property?
3 February 2015 | 23 replies
(school, lot, area, desirability)But when it comes to aesthetics, mechanics, roof these all can be address "affordably" if numbers work.When is comes to structural, or foundation issues.... then it's depends on ###s if you can turn a profit if you fix it.