Alicia Marks
QOTW: How long did it take you to purchase your first investment?
22 August 2022 | 135 replies
We had to get all new windows, we added solar, added two egress windows, added another bedroom, updated the concrete in the front of the home and in the back of the home, and have plans to fix all of the landscaping as well.
Lucio Palanca
Industrial land , zoning advice
22 June 2022 | 23 replies
EPA, storm pond, 2 acres doesn't seem like much to put 6 duplexes on- parking, driveways, setbacks, landscaping, fences, soil test, fire hydrants, survey, etc.
Haley Sater
Jungle, bike friendly 4 bed 2 bath short term rental
20 June 2023 | 2 replies
We did do a lot of landscaping and painting on the interior.
Alicia Marks
QOTW: What are/ were your first steps to scaling your business?
7 July 2022 | 64 replies
It absolutely made sense to paint my own walls, install my own blinds, complete handyman work and basic plumbing, do the landscaping, do my own taxes, and self-manage my properties.
Account Closed
If you wish you had one skill....
21 February 2016 | 19 replies
I'm fairly handy- I've done everything from laying flooring and carpeting, tiling, grouting, hanging kitchen cabinets, hanging and finishing drywall, roofs, fences, landscaping, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, etc.
Joshua Michael Hauman
Your largest unspoken ally
25 June 2023 | 0 replies
By building and preserving an impeccable reputation, astute investors harness the power of foresight, ensuring that every endeavor is underpinned by trust, credibility, and the unwavering commitment to deliver.In the competitive landscape of multifamily investing the wise investor understands that reputation is the lifeblood that flows through every successful transaction.
Daniel Mendez
How do you define a full rehab vs a cosmetic rehab?
28 June 2023 | 2 replies
Significant Cosmetic Rehab: Paint, all flooring, plus other items such as doors, countertops, window coverings, landscaping, etc.
David Coronado
Process to get approved for a Construction Loan & Land Purchase?
30 June 2017 | 3 replies
I'll use simple yet realistic numbers for those who are not familiar with the Bay Area real estate market, Example Business - Real Estate Developer LLCLot Price - $1,000,000House Size - 3,000 Sq FtConstruction cost per square foot - $500Construction Cost = #2,445,000Total cost to Build = $3,445,000Sell Price = $4,500,000 Average square foot per area (Palo Alto and Mountain View) - $1,500Construction Cost BreakdownConstruction Cost @ $500 a square foot$1,500,000Contractor Fee 10% of construction cost$150,000Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineering & Architect Fee 30% of construction cost$450,000Permit Cost 1% of Home total value$45,000Site Work & Landscape 10% of construction cost$150,000Contingency 10% of construction cost$150,000Land Purchase BreakdownDownpayment 20%$200,00018 Month Mortgage Payments$95,000I know the land purchase will require a 20% downpayment ($200,000) and the construction loan will also require a 20% downpayment ($489,000).
Brad Fausett
Buying from Holton Wise- poor communication
11 April 2021 | 121 replies
We can provide you as many or as few of the normal turnkey services you may or may not need including property management, construction/maintenance, landscaping/snow removal, rental property insurance and Broker representation.