Curt Bixel
Gravel driveway installation, landscaping, gen outdoor cleanup
Looking for some suggestions in the Columbus Ohio area for someone who might help me out with a few things at a duplex in Clintonville. Here is what I need help with.1) Installation of a 50' x 20' gravel parking pad ...
Trent Woods
trashouts and cleanups
So those of you that do REOs and forclosure investing...how do you handle trashouts and clean up? Do you hire a contractor? Do it yourself? How much do you pay? Thanks.
Daria B.
Maryland - buying local
Hello All-Before I settle on Lowe’s / Home Depot, I wanted to find out what other same-type local stores exist in the Catonsville, Glen Burnie or near that carry things like door knobs/ hinges, HVAC registers, kitchen...
Jonathan C.
Last Payment to Contractors- what % of job cost and when?
Hey guys--
what is your rule of thumb for general contractors with how much of the total job cost you pay them at the end (in terms of a % of overall job cost), and when do you pay it? i.e. after final punch list, a...
Isaac Isaacson
1031 Experts - What is Boot and what isn't? Appraisals, Inspection, Surveys, Insurance, RE Tax, Etc?
In the middle of my first 1031. Of course my 1031 exchanger referred to their attorneys when I asked these questions. Yes, I will of course ask my tax professional as well. I am just curious to hear what other 1031...
Thomas Weidner
Owner got a foreclosure letter before we closed. What now?
We have a property under contract and we are having title work done as we speak. The title work should be done by the end of the week. Today the seller which we know personally called and told us that she had received...
Mike Holland
Tenant forfeited security deposit with repairs needing to be made to the property.
I am selling a single family home in Bellevue, NE in which the tenants refused to allow showings, shorter notice showings, and lock boxes for the last 30 days of their lease. In the lease they're are stipulations ...
Andrew D.
Saving money on building materials Cedar Rapids, Iowa
With tax time approaching I began looking through last years receipts and am realizing just how much I have spent on building materials. I wanted to share how I am beginning to try and save money on these things in 2...
Trent Wayman
Rehab contractors and cost
Hi BP friends,I've recently acquired a rehab property. The property was in pretty bad shape - the backstory is this: Owned by a hoarder; she had a medical issue which removed her from the property. While she was in...
Jackie Griffin
When should I do Inspections
Hello to all BP investors. My question is should I be making up front investments by having inspections done prior to making an offer?