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I'm reading @David Greene's book "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing", and am learning a ton from every page. One strategy that he mentions for avoiding getting ripped off by contractors is to shop for and purchase ...
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Hi,I wanted to get some advice on a situation I am dealing with. I am working with a contractor trying to wrap up a home project. I gave $500 to buy some windows. He indicated the windows would take 3 weeks. Then...
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Hi all,This is not my normal forum but I was curious if someone could give me insight into modular homes. (Not mobile/manufactured homes) I want to understand what the total costs and concerns are. I am not a build...
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Hello BP community. Just closed our first rehab deal 13 days ago. We got a few bids and decided to use contractor referred to us by wholesaler who also does several flips in the same area. Prior to closing on proper...
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Hi all,I have an empty lot planning to build a residential home. Looking for a General Contractor in Jacksonville, FL who has experience with single family new builds. Would definitely help if the GC already has bluep...
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Hello every one! My name is Hannah Robertson, from Cortez, Co. I'm new to flipping Houses.i have learned a lot about the business, but i have so much more to learn so any helpful tips will be more then appreciated. Lo...
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Hey BP, so I have been watching the “container home” industry as a whole just completely evolve. I have seen some jaw dropping amazingly beautiful homes and multifamily communities made out of containers. Does anyone ...
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Hey BP! I'm currently under contract to purchase a house with fire damage (limited to a couple of bedrooms) and smoke damage throughout. What tips do you have for this type of property? What is the best way to clea...
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Hi Chicago
I got advice from my financial advisor to get an investment property late last year. My wife and I looked at Chicago neighborhoods we liked, and Monday closed on our first multi family. I have been learnin...
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Hello Fellow investors, I am planning to develop 3 tiny homes on a 10 acre property. Property is next to a lake and views are great, so I believe there's potential. Property is raw land. Water and Electric are on the ...