Andi Mysza
Contractor materials markup
I’m new to this site and am already learning a lot. Is there an industry standard markup on materials by contractors? When do I know it’s worth my time to shop for, purchase and pick up materials myself vs having the ...
Keivan Cross
Help Analyzing this Deal
Please advise on the following deal. This is my first deal in Dayton, OH.
$94,000 Purchase Price
$30,000 Rehab
25% down + Closing= $27,000
All in= $57,000
ARV= $125,000
COC= 12%
Neighborhood Grade= C
Cons...
Amir Saeed
Section 8 Insulation Question
HelloI have a row house in Baltimore that I am rehabbing. My intention is to rent it for section 8. While putting the new ceilings (dry wall) I have noticed that there is no insulation present between the roof and whe...
Becky Nichols
3 days from Listing and got a bad news call
Hi, so I've been here watching and reading for 6 mos now and after buying our first investment property Oct 15th we are ready to list! YAAA - and a big thanks to my hubby who did 80% of the work, he did an awesome jo...
Kiersten Vogt
New Member Intro! We Fix & Flip and BRRRR and want to expand!
Hello All! This is my first post although I've been an avid bigger pockets reader for a while now! So hello!I've been around real estate since before I was born, it's all my parents talked about around our house. They...
Kevin McDonald
repair fixes before or after first tenant moves in (tax benifits)
I just purchased my second rental house and I am getting it ready for my new tenant to move in. I am doing the standard (fixing up the inside (painting, minor repairs, etc now). I plan on keeping this house for at l...
Justin Hennig
Is this worth it? Vacant duplex in great neighborhood, tricky situation
Is this worth the trouble?There is a vacant older Duplex (1920's vintage) in a terrific neighborhood with wonderful schools in Minneapolis; I'd love to buy it, fix it up, and rent it out. I believe it would be either...
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recovering earnest money
i wonder if anyone can talk alittle about recovering earnest money. my particular situation was, a contract was signed, i put down 1000.00 for earnest money. when the closing date came, the contract expired, and we di...
Douglas Larson
Any tips or tricks on dealing with HOA Nazis?
I have rarely met an HOA that I didn't despise! Underfunded reserves, special assessments, design review boards and landscape "police" have all left a bad taste in my mouth with various homes and condos I have ...
Sean Westbrooks
Home inspection report
I was in contract to purchase a home. I really loved the house and was serious about purchasing it. After the seller and I agreed on a price for the house I accept their counter offer. Two days later I had the house i...