Anyone, and I really mean anyone that is doing any form of construction/rehab, a word of warning: Always buy whatever materials (lumber, cabinets, flooring, sheetrock, plumbing, tile, sprinkler system, lighting, etc.,...

Should I be worried if a contractor wants a 50% deposit (initial payment) on a 15 K interior paneling project? The material cost for this project is very linear over time. The first 100 square feet of paneling costs t...

BP, Recently, a friend of mine was having his flooring replaced and he paid the contractor IN FULL before any work was done. The contractor now won't get back to him and hasn't shown up for work two days in a row. I w...

This is my first project that I'm doing on my own - 425sf addition + upgrading existing house. Permits are at the final stage and I need to decide on a contractor. I've checked references and visited their work on oth...

Hello BP!I have a question about rehabing with contractors. I've read a few success stories and horror stories, both sometimes have contractors run away with the money. I'm guessing that there needs to be a system for...

I am from Canada and just found some properties in upstate NY that im interested in looking into there potential and such..

Although I cant look at the places in person or meet up withanyone because its so far away, ...

Hi all. I've recently purchased a duplex in the 44105 area of Cleveland. I live out of state and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good property manager. I've called a few myself but they all say they won't ...

Hi Everyone, Relatively new investor here.  I currently own 5 SFR as rentals and was just exploring a deal to acquire my first 4-plex.  I found a decent deal from a provider in Jacksonville for a new construction 4-pl...

I read too often contractors are more of the problem rather solution to investment strategies. What if you could find a local contractor service that manged contractors based on customer satisfaction ratings you provi...

Can someone suggest a good way to estimate repair costs, or should I just stick with quotes from multiple contractors?