Tripp Warren
Scheduling Contractors with Tenants in place.
Hi All,I have a house under contract and I'd like to get 3 contractors to go look and submit bids for rehab on the property. There is a tenant in place and the sellers RA says to give an hour notice before sending som...
Nancy Jenkins
Bank appraisals on commercial property
Are bank appraisals for loans on commercial property typically lower than comps? I have commercial property that comp'd at $44,000. I decided to sell it quickly for 1/2 price just to move it fast for $22,000. The b...
Reza Roghani Esfahani
Housing market + Covid-19 + absence of foreclosures
Hello All, I hope this note finds you all well. While I appreciate that no one can guess how the market will change in the short term, I am wondering what you think about "short-term" future of real estate? Do you thi...
Douglas Skipworth
What are the best videos available online?
Throughout the BiggerPockets platform (eg, forums, blogs, etc.), members constantly reference books and podcasts that have had a tremendous impact on them. Some are about specifics like wholesaling, turnkey, buy and ...
Alex Garrett
Newbie wanting to make connections
Hello all! I am new to the real estate investor world and just joined Capital Blueprints as the Marketing and Operations Manager. I would love any and all advice, along with the opportunity to make good connections ...
Adam M.
Acting with Integrity: What are your worst stories?
Happy Wednesday BP! Integrity is the guiding principle at our firm, influencing every aspect of our work. This week, my team and I took a moment to reflect on instances that left us astonished at the lack of adherence...
Peter W.
DSCR=1 Class A Property
My real estate agent brought me a deal from another investor. Purchase price is probably 5-10% below market value. A+ area which has appreciated 1-2% percent more than surrounding areas over the past 5 years. Only iss...
Marco Trimborn
Comparing similar properties in different location/insurance cost
Hi,
I own several properties in Charlotte and Indianapolis. I use the same carrier to insure them in both locations, however, the insurance in Charlotte seems to be vastly cheaper than the ones in Indianapolis, even ...
Joanne Basecki
HM lender vs revitilization of community
My family (many are MDs working in medicare neighborhoods and doing well with it) taught me throughout the years how to identify buildings for a good professional use. We are mostly from NYC but I'd like to take the i...
Nicholas F.
My development project
I am looking to put up a 28 unit apartment building in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The lot size is 11,249 SF. It has to have subterranean parking. How much will it cost me with all costs included (engineering, permits, ma...