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If I knew the answer to this question, I'd be a lot better off.Sadly there are many, many untrustworthy contractors. I live in the land of South Florida where the worlds most shady contractors congregate.In the past 5...
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Hi everyone! This is my first post to BP. I am a new investor in the baltimore area. I'm looking to take advantage of the vacant housing programs here in Baltimore. My objective is to rehaband flip my first few deal...
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Hi BP Team - I'm hoping to get some advice from some experienced private lenders or hard money lenders out there. I'm trying to define a "Good" Hard Money Loan - both in terms of the borrower, and the underlying deal/...
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Sorry this is a repost.We bid a renovation project to 3 GCs. I have only received 1 response so far. But the GC accidentally sent me a breakdown of his subs cost associated with the project with his mark up 45% pl...
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SO Im super embarrassed to even be here posting but I really need the help and advice. I bought a 3bdrm 1 bath raised ranch in july 2017 for 42k, I structured 25k for rehab and wanted to sell by september/octobet of ...
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I've been in the industry for 30+ years and I've accumulated some valuable knowledge, but I'd like a fresh perspective from the Bigger Pockets community. If you could give one piece of advice to a new house flipper, w...
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Contractors will suggest the most expensive makeovers. How do you know which are necessary and which aren't? How do you know if you can get a cheaper window frame or cheaper floors, or if the money you spend on the wi...
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As a beginner investor/rehabber, I keep hearing how important it is to have your systems in place. What all does "systems" entail? Seasoned investors, what's one piece of advice you'd offer a new investor as it relate...
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After investing for 30 years I understand market cycles (of real estate as well as the financing), intrinsic value of property, highest and best use of a property, and the role of technology, good marketing and how a ...
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I’m on my first flip, and the official start for renovations was November 1st 2018. I was told it would take 12 weeks to complete the project and now we are well past that and still having issues. All of a sudden I ne...