Here in Houston and I work with investors on their fix and flip projects and was curious how many of you flipping houses hire an interior designer or architect to help ensure the best possible layout, kitchen and finishes? 

$250 Million Apartment, Office Project In The PipelineAUSTIN (Austin American-Statesman) – Capella Capital Partners is developing North Gateway Plaza, a $250 million multi-building project at 10615 Burnet Rd.

But if you remember the premise of what crowdfunding really is (a new word for a very old concept) you can find Tenants In Common projects that will allow non-accredited investors and be 1031 compliant.  

I’m on my second project and now I’ve bought a property that is 4 blocks from a major university.

I’m on my second project and now I’ve bought a property that is 4 blocks from a major university.

It is more of a project tracked by the lender than a project you are running.

Progress payments to be made upon your inspection and approval, holding out at least 10% until final inspection and approval of any permits, and 30 days after completion or until unconditional lien releases are submitted for all subs and materials for which preliminary 30 day notices have been filed.In larger time sensitive projects you can also negotiate for of a performance bond which would compensate you for failure to complete the project on time and to the specifications in the contract.Always check the status of the contractors license with your state contractors licensing agency and verify that the guy signing the contract actually is the contractor whose license is being provided.

Your friend may be good at landscaping and carpentry...but there is a lot involved in a full-fledged fix and flip.You should protect your investment and hire an additional person to oversee the project and let your friend learn on what he needs to look out for.

Our estimated was $45k rehab which end up at $72,550.00 project.

The easiest thing to do is to find a lot that "matches" your desired project.