BJ Grove
Determining Market Rent
Hey, I'm working on underwriting. My biggest hangup is figuring out the market rents. What do yall use or how do you figure the numbers? I have been just looking up going rates in the area, but theres such a discrepan...
Nicholas Armstrong
203(k) help!
Hey guys!
I've found a lovely duplex in my area (just outside the Birmingham AL area) It is in a B neighborhood and it is listed at 30k. I am considering house hacking this property. But it needs a lot of work and I ...
John Wanberg
RH-3 Zoning
I am doing some due diligence on a deal to buy a SFR in U-RH-3 zoning in Denver. This allows for an auxiliary structure (so potential to turn the detached garage into a carriage house... permitting dependent). At th...
Reggie Nworie
How to Choose the Right General Contractor
This article originated from our internal process for selecting contractors for our own projects. This is important because one of the most critical aspects of successful real estate investing is selecting the right c...
Mike Hartzog
Borrower Accommodations for COVID-19 Impacts
We have some performing loans in the portfolio and have been contacted by a two of our borrowers (so far) who are currently out of work due to COVID-19 lock downs. They are asking about skipping payments until they c...
Gary Charlton
What to look for in a contractor
Hi BP,
I am new to the real estate investing space in the US. I live in Australia so everything I do is a bit more challenging at times.
I am seeking advice on what I should be looking for when hiring a contractor ...
Account Closed
Hiring a Project Manager For My Company? What To Look For?
Hello everyone,
First I must thank J Scott for the business plan template that he's made available through his website. I spent about 8 hours yesterday on it, but thank God I finally have a great business plan and the...
William Lumpkin
How Do I Stop Striking Out With GCs?
Gut rehabs seem to be a no brainer but I can't seem to develop a model to identify, contract, and execute a project.
I'm currently sitting with a stalled project due to a relationship gone wrong with a GC. What is t...
Johnathon Thompson
Top 5 considerations for newbie out of state investors
Fairly new to the RE game. What recommendations/advice does the community have for NEWBIE out of state investors?
David Kuhlke
Out of state investment newbie
Hello,I am going to be investing out of state for my first rental property. What's the best way to go about renovating a property when I can't physically be there? Should I hire a property management company first so ...