Looking for some info on getting a house appraised (primary residence) to gain access to equity in order to finish current renovations and start an addition.Wondering if anyone has any experience with this - would love to hear from an actual appraiser - how is the fact that I'm still actively renovating this home going to effect the appraised value?

I am new to the site… I do not currently own any investment properties; however I am plotting my entrance into the market.

Since his company is the effective GC Jon should get the normal GC override at a reasonable discount, since its to his advantage, say 10%.

In the name of quicker access to real estate information in the hands of local government folks (register of deeds, local assessor, tax collector, county surveyor and map providers, etc.) I've drafted a contact list f...

Now since my rentals are producing about 12-16% CoC then I've effectively cost myself 9.5-12.5% return on that money.

Greetings,We are in need of a referral(s) for competent Property Management Companies in the Metro Atlanta Area, who effectively work well with investors.

But we had QE1, QE2, 3,4,5,and maybe even 6.The question is what is the effect of inflation on debt that you own on your properties?

@Dev Horn Thanks for the info Dev, it seems like you are one of the few on BP that has been able to make it work in L.A.Is there a specific part of L.A. you focus on or a median house price range that you have found to be most effective?

If so what steps are you taking with the Dodd Frank law coming into effect.

However, it seems it this biz. that a lot of contractors can't even afford the materials cost upfront so we either buy the materials and they get paid for work completed, reimburse them right away when they deliver the materials to site or some will go with them to buy the materials. if anyone has another effective way of doing this would love to know.