When rehabbing single-family homes. What is the general condition of the house when you buy it? And what do you add to it to get it above market value? What are the special features?
Maybe you guys don't think like this... but when I do an appraisal I get paid a fee no matter how many hours I work; but, I keep track of my hours so I can calculate $/hr so I know what types of jobs I should focus my...
I would appreciate experienced investors' input for my BRRRR plan. My primary question is, does anyone have experience converting a duplex into a fourplex? The additional 2 units will be basement level units. The prop...
I have had about 6 bids from general contractors so far. None of them are up to par with what I am looking for as far as completeness and detail goes. It seems that most contractors want to give you a total cost but...
I have just replaced carpet and pad in bedrooms of a SFR that had pet damage. Before replacing it I had it cleaned professionally but odor remained. Carpet is two years old and tenants lived in house for 14 months. I...
THIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALE. Would a house like the one below qualify for a good out of state turnkey rental? As far as purchase price, rent, area, rehab etcIts in the Midwest.Its in a very landlord friendly stateNew r...
Hi guys, I am looking at a condo that could use some updating in the kitchen, bathroom, and flooring. The area that I am investing is an upscale area where I can achieve $1,000+ in rent for 1br apartments. The prope...
Hello, My name is Jess and I am a newer member of BiggerPockets.I am an airline pilot has decided to expand income streams recently. Over the past 2 months I've read some books and been evaluating properties in market...
Hi BPers,(This is adapted from a post on my blog, Read My Flips (get it...like "read my lips"?), where I document the process, trials and tribulations, etc of my ventures in real estate. I would love more BP readers! ...
Hi guys!
I have a question for the experienced wholesalers out there. How does someone, with no construction background estimate the rehab cost of a house.
I know J Scott wrote a book on it, and I will...