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Alex Varner Contractor requesting 50% Upfront
9 June 2019 | 192 replies

Hello,I have a contractor that is requesting 50% of what he quoted the job up front. It isn’t a super large sum of money, but I’m curious on what type of things I should do/look for to protect myself. As of now all I ...

Mindy Jensen Do you attend the home inspection as Buyer's Agent?
13 November 2019 | 43 replies

I always attend my buyer's home inspections. I've been through this before multiple times, and many of them have not ever been through one.I'm there the entire time, and encourage my buyers to be there the entire time...

Jack Oregon How to Invest $600,000
5 December 2016 | 28 replies

Hi guys,I’m pretty new to the community and I am so glad to have found this place for suggestions and feedback. Here is our situation: $600,000 cash on hand from inheritanceDesired return of 8-10%Live in Greater Bosto...

Daniel Guerra Down payment for Contractors
19 June 2020 | 32 replies

Do you give a down payment to a Contractor before he does work? 
I'm having a hard time finding contractors that would do work without a down payment. 
I feel like even with a contract, a contractor could just walk ...

Johnny McKeon Seller financing on 6 unit apartment in PHX East Valley
6 June 2021 | 38 replies

Hey 👋  guys, I'm currently under contract on a 6-unit apartment building in the East Valley of the Phoenix MSA and the seller's are willing to carry the debt with 18% down at 6% interest only for 12 months. This is a ...

Bill B. To landlord, or not to landlord, that is the question......
10 October 2013 | 28 replies

Whether tis nobler to fix and flip to outrageous fortune, or to landlord and wade into the sea of trouble.....

....my apologies to the bard........

I've seen so many references to "burned out land...

Jeff L. Please explain a basic concept to me: Equity
1 June 2017 | 21 replies

I've been reading the basics of note investing, and keep coming across people recommending buying notes that have a lot of equity. I don't quite understand it and was hoping you guys could explain it to me (I'm sure i...

Sean McCarty Just getting started as an investor in Columbus!
29 April 2021 | 52 replies

Hello everyone,I'm new to the forums, as well as investing. I live in Portland, OR and don't want to get started here as an investor since the numbers simply don't seem to work out for cash flow. I've chosen Columbus ...

Shelby LeBlanc First flip and out of money. Can anyone provide insight
11 December 2021 | 62 replies

I have a flip almost finished. I am out of money. Can anyone assist me with what are my options now? My last post with more details was removed for being an ad, which was not my intent. Just looking for advise or some...

Ray S. Contractor won't call for inspections
25 September 2016 | 36 replies

My contractor has gone above and beyond on overages, both time and cost. Now he's demanding I pay his subs that I already paid him for, or he won't call for final inspections. I've had enough of him. Is there any way ...