Kyle Boughton
COVID-19 Makes New Construction Lending Disappear??
We were on our way to break ground for 20+ units and BOOM all my large lenders shut down new construction financing. I understand this as being the most risky at this time, especially with the possibility of labor and...
Melissa Barnes
Kiavi - Would you recommend them?
I'm thinking of using Kiavi to fund my next fix and flip but they get terrible reviews on BBB. Does anybody have any experience working with them? Good or bad? Thanks!
Scott McMahan
Winter Strategy in 4 Season Climate?
I moved to Michigan about 6 weeks ago from AZ and all my experience is in AZ and FL. This will be my first "real" winter.
For all you seasoned 4-season investors, I'm curious what generally happens to the mar...
Angela Smith
How to rid roots from sewer pipes
We are having a problem with slow drains. Had a camera put through the plumbing and discovered roots in the clay sewer pipe. The plumber quoted $900 to jet it out, or $3500 to dig up and replace the pipe.I see there...
Ken Virzi
Are we in a buyers market?
Seems like in a few different markets I’m watching properties are constantly losing their listing prices and often sold under listing price. Has the market slowed down? Are buyers drying up? Is the foreign cash no lon...
Derrick S.
Empty your pockets, what are your favorite REI tools?
I have found that craftsmen often have favorite tools, often very specialized tools, that experience and skill have taught them to value. What are yours?A good smartphone is key to me, and I love a big screen, so I'm ...
Erwin Miciano
Gentrification and Displacement
Growing up gentrification has always had a negative connotation whenever brought up in media or conversation. In my main perspective, it has affected many low wage earners and families who pay rent in these areas and ...
Tony Sherman
Pricing a flipped property, best practices.
Have you ever struggled with pricing a flipped property, and what strategies did you use to set a competitive price?
Tiffany S.
Homepath Renovation Loan
Has anyone here used the Homepath Renovation loan? Can you tell me about your experience? What is the difference between that and the 203K? Any lenders in hampton roads (Portsmouth, norfolk, va beach) offer these loans?
Troy Welch
No insulation or vapor barrier
I just bought my 1st investment property. It is a 50+ year old property that is in pretty good condition. I just ripped out the kitchen cabinets and have a couple of concerns.
1. There is no insulation in the exterio...