Account Closed
Finding the cost to build
I've read that a good indicator of the current market phase is the price to buy a new property in relation to the price to build a comparable property new. The general idea being that if it costs more to buy an existi...
Kyle Varner
Asbestos Abatement Surprise
I am completing work on a rehab project right now for a house with burn damage. I got a very nasty surprise when in order to get a demolition permit from the city I had to get asbestos testing. This led to the disco...
John Burtle
What materials do you use? Windows, doors, siding etc..
I'm still doing research and working on saving money in order to invest into real estate some day. I'm curious to what materials YOU use and where do you usually buy them from? As in windows, doors, siding, drywall et...
Ben C.
100% LTV Home Equity Line on Primary Residence?
Hello,
Has anyone gotten a 100% LTV Home Equity Line on their primary to fund deals?
What are your thoughts on this and does anyone have names of banks and or credit unions that do these types of loans?
Jordan Lanum
Chicago wholesaler - question for contractors and flippers
Good afternoon BP! I am getting into wholesale in the Chicago land area, so far I have had little trouble getting in contact with "motivated sellers" and getting things under contract. I am working on getting my first...
Ryan Kawash
Contractor taking over a month for kitchen stuff to come in
Hey guys, I need advice on a slight problem I have. Right now, I'm in the middle of my first fix and flip deal. The whole house is basically finished, except for the kitchen, Walls, electrical, plumbing, tiling, pa...
Donna Henry
Contractors are outrageous
Hi I am Donna,And I just paid cash for a fixer upper. I am currently breaking down the house to the studs and boy did it need it. The house was made in 1954. I am now replacing windows on my own because the quote t...
Joseph Scorese
Inbound Marketing: 5 Secrets to Success
Inbound Marketing: 5 Secrets to SuccessWith traditional marketing, you push your message out and hope folks respond, using online and offline ads, direct mail, emails, brochures. With inbound marketing, you pull peopl...
Tim Wang
Newbie Rehabber - Need 2nd Opinion on Contractor Quote
Hey BP!Closed on my first home 2 weeks ago and boy is it scary/exciting. It's a ~1050 sqft 3/1 SFH with an attached 800 sqft 1/1 ADU. I'll be living in the ADU while the main house is rented out. Both sides need a lot...
Carlos Mezquita
Estimating rehabs and refinancing
Hello everyone,
I'm pretty new to the real estate investment world and I'm analyzing my first properties, but I have the following questions regarding rehabs and refinance...
How do you accurately estimate for closi...