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We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...
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working on the latest house (buy and hold) and my main contractor is not living up to my expectations. I have used him before a few times and did not have a problem. In the past, he'd quote something and i had him do ...
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Howdy BP,
I will be giving updates on this project periodically. Feel free to ask questions to drive what I write:
Here is where is started, and here is the November update:
Thank for the idea Ji...
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I am having a dilemma here and in need to have different perspectives on this so I can make a better judgement call. I am planning purchasing a Single family rental property in Calgary (more specifically, Airdrie). He...
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I have a beach property which needed some fascia wood to be replaced and also the roof over the porch along with a few other minor items. The porch is about 18' by 10'. I was referred a contractor so I was definitely ...
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Going to institutional lenders such as banks and mortgage companies or private money lenders (hard money)
And what does it take to qualify for each with no previous experience
or any other option that you may reco...
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I'm curious. Are people in this group early risers (a.k.a. before let's say 630am) or more night owls for hustling multifamily investments?Me personally, I have been implementing better habits in the morning so that I...
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This is a very broad question but I read the forums and went to my local library to check out a few brandon turner books but I would like other peoples input on how they started or an idea that could help me start. I ...
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Good to be back BP, after being away from forums and BP in general I am happy to have more time to learn and help others with my most recent experience. In March we purchased a home from the City of Milwaukee as a no...