Jim K.
Window replacement, what do you do?
I have 18 windows to replace in the next few days. To keep my interest up and to keep myself accountable, I'm starting this thread. I am a self-managing DIY landlord specializing in 70-100 year old SFR properties in m...
Katie Neason
Issue repainting existing cabinets on flip. Is contractor right?
I am on my 4 SFR flip. So I have just enough experience to think I know more than I do. We are repainting the existing kitchen cabinets. According to the painter he has put 4 coats of primer and 2 coasts of paint (whi...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (January 4-9, 2021)
Economic Update(Monday, January 4, 2021)Welcome 2021! We’re so happy you’re finally here. For all of us, there is now light at the end of this tunnel. If someone would have told you what was in store of ...
Richard S.
New Jersey Rent-to-Own / Lease Options
Hey everyone,I'm intrigued at the idea of offering prospective tenants/buyers my single-family homes with a lease-option or rent-to-own scenario. I don't know a lot about Dodd-Frank yet, except that it definitely appl...
Todd Whiddon
Video Diary of a Quick Flip Involving Minor Structural Mods
Ready Set.....I was just going to shoot a quick video about our demo process, but I REALLY like this house so decided to document the whole flip on video. We just started demo today and made EXCELLENT progress. Shoul...
George Dean
Note's Education
Hi,I had the fortunate event of having Eddie Speed frequent my portrait studio this weekend.His son had mentioned, to me, his famimly owned some land on North Texas during our photoshoot. Once I met Eddie, I mentioned...
Kimberly T.
Why do you live where you live?
I have heard quite a few reasons for living in various areas. Weather, family, politics, job transfer, college, etc. However, I don't recall ever hearing someone say they moved to a particular area because it was la...
Russell Holmes
Anyone building new construction with tilt-wall?
This is basically an information gathering post, some things I've been turning over in my head. I've got a few clients considering new construction and I've connected with an architect/builder firm so I have a good f...
Valerie Smith
Painting cabinets-BRRRR return on investment
Looking at a duplex listed for $106k to BRRRR. We think it could maybe appraise around $130k ARV. It’s in a B neighborhood. They have 90’s oak cabinets with off-white Formica countertops. One thought is we don’t want ...
Chris Sullens
Are all costs prior to placing a tenant considered purchase cost?
So an experienced CPA recently told me that essentially all costs incurred prior to placing a tenant are considered to be acquisition costs and get written off only as depreciation. Is this true? I'm sure he knows wha...