Davis H Son
Old Slate vs. New Shingles: Which has higher appraisal value?
All,I'm rehabbing a house that has a 100 year old slate roof. I'm trying to max my ARV at Refi. Which appraises higher: old slate w/ some repairs, or brand new shingle roof?Thanks!Davis
Juan Diaz
Contractors -- A Short Primer (Part 1 of 3)
Contractors – A Short PrimerFirst, before I begin, let me reiterate that if you’re a first-time flipper you should not be doing anything more than a cosmetic flip for your first time. Only once you’ve gotten the hang ...
Mark Woodling
Turnkey Provider Standards
BP real estate investors, what are you looking for as a standard for turnkey homes for passive investment? You want specific standards, such as no less than 5 years left for a roof life, 3 years of HVAC left, etc. L...
Jeremy Dugan
Apsiring RE Investor // Western, MA & Northern, CT
I am a US Air Force and Massachusetts Air National Guard veteran with 20-years of experience as a military Civil Engineer. In previous roles, I was responsible for the asset management, capital improvement, repair, an...
Eunice Villarroel
What would you do? Should I invest in this property?
I’ve been looking to invest in a dilapidated multi family property that needs a lot of repairs but its in a very excellent area and in a very safe neighborhood. Only problem I notice is that it has a very very very ti...
Aaron Rowell
Need opinions on the best warranty company for my rental.
Getting ready to purchase a home warranty for my duplex. Looking for the best option. Any advice is much appreciated.
Andrea Proeber
Start with your B.R.A.T. when choosing an investment property
(Before & After of a recent project) What is your "BRAT?" (Budget, Resources, Abilities & Time)Prior to beginning your search for an investment property, you must decide how much of each o...
Sushil Iyer
Estimating expenses post-purchase
When analyzing a deal, the expenses data available (opex, vacancy, PM, capex, etc.) is at the time of purchase. However, this data is bound to change post purchase. What are some tips to estimate what these expenses w...
Robert Borer
Trust but Verify - distance investing strategy advice needed
Hi BP community!I'm interested in investing in buy and hold in areas outside of my immediate driving distance. I've connected with wholesalers and turn-key companies to find deals, but now I'm not sure how to move fo...
Joel Ray Cotton
Tools you use daily/monthly
Tools you can go without and use regularly?Hello Everyone trying to put together a toolkit for housewarming gift to a friend to reduce maintenance issues. This is more of a survey, give me ideas! (Ex: Garbage disposal...