Luke Ache
What can I do with cheap lots?
Hello from Alabama. I have been spending a lot of time on Realtor.com and there are plenty of cheap lots in Montgomery, AL in the $1000-3000 range. Some of them are not in the nicest neighborhoods but they look ready ...
Sergio P Ramos
Would you purposely burn down a property? Crazy? Or not possible?
I am currently in a back and forth bidding situation. I wouldn't call it a bidding war. Yet! The property in question is roughly 2.5 acres. It checks all my boxes for potential. EXCEPT!... There is a home dead smack ...
Carrie Giordano
Cost of cashing out -Brrrr
I'm going over my options to cash out on two properties. I spoke with a few local lenders today and was a bit surprised at the cost to refinance. I would love other people's opinion on the current going rates. The len...
Salvatore D'Agostino
Best Cost Seg Company?
Looking at various cost seg companies, anyone have experience with one they liked (or hated)? Also, not looking for feedback about the value/necessity/negatives/ or need of doing a study. Thanks in advance everyone.
Sunil Hathiramani
Appraising ADU’s in California
Hello BP I wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience with what meathod appraiser's use after building an ADU? I currently am completing a garage conversion and another Junior ADU that will add 1278 sqft between ...
Account Closed
Property Analysis Essentials
Before you start to analyze property there is one “Rule” you should know about. Only after your real estate investment is under contract, should you prepare a comprehensive analysis that calsstatecompanies discuses in...
Marvin S.
Trying to analyze and assess vacation home
Good morningThis is my very first post and I'm really excited about this forum. A friend recommended it to me and I've just been reading ever since.My wife and I recently found a lake house that has a great view of th...
Adam Kays
Appraisal Value for New Construction
Hello everyone!When it comes to new construction vacation properties, how does the appraiser determine value if the home is somewhat unique or if there are few or no comparable homes in the region? For example, there ...
Stephen Bell
Inconsistent Insuance for BPers
I've been scanning and reading a lot of posts for the last few months and when people do their breakdowns of their buy and hold investments, I commonly see their insurance as extremely low. Often times, I see somethin...
James Allen
Quote for interior paint
Hi BP Community,I recently got a quote from a contractor of mine for interior paint and it seems quite high in my opinion. I wanted to get your opinions on the quote. The unit is 733 sq ft. The quote was as follows:Re...