Courtney Rollins
CONTRACTOR'S DELIGHT-REPAIR ESTIMATES IN BALTIMORE
Arggh! I am determined to get better at estimating rehab cost in Baltimore market. A local investor helped me create a list of estimates for rentals as well as for fix and flips. She shared her approximations but s...
PJ Kolnik
Logan Square - 3 Flat Buy and Hold Under Contract
Hi Bigger Pockets Members in Chicago,Its been a long two months but I'm cautiously optimistic that I just locked down a 3 flat over in Logan Square Hermosa with a https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/2441-N-Avers-Ave...O...
Adrian De Gortari
Pre-Foreclosure - Seeking Guidance
My partner and I found a pre-foreclosure seller, who owes $133K on the property ($95K on mortgage, $25K on interest and the rest on fees). They need to pay off the loan by 8/22 or start accruing a $7.50 per diem ther...
Cory Thompson
Before Buying Fix and Flip: Estimating General Rule of Thumb?
Before buying a property that you know will need to be remodeled, if you can't have your contractor quote the property before buying, is there a general rule of thumb to follow for estimating approximate expectations ...
Ed Turgeon
short term vacation rentals
I have a building lot located approximately 2 miles from Sunday River, Maine’s largest ski resort. I am thinking of building a 3 bedroom chalet type home on it.
would like to create a short term rental business with ...
Johnny Quilenderino
Just getting started and have a few questions
Good afternoon, I am Johnny Quilenderino, I am approximately four years from retiring and would like to start up a real estate business. Rental and Mortgage Situation: I currently have two rentals and a primary mortga...
Mick Murray
How to estimate reno costs
Looking to purchase our first BRRRR. There are multiple distressed properties in the area I want to purchase, but I don't want to wear out my contractor in getting bids in order to calculate ARV to make an offer. I'...
Jesse Glatz
BP Cash Flow Calculator
How do I ensure the mortgage payment and property insurance amount is correct in the monthly expenses section? Can someone let me know their thoughts on this analysis? Is there a simple formula you would use to determ...
David Gore
How to buy distressed commercial property for less than is owed.
Hello,I just successfully purchased a 13,000sf office building in October of 2018 using owner financing with only 10% down. The property was positive cash flowing since the day I bought it. I've made some renovations ...
Catherine Carey
First investment property - HELOC or Cash Out
We hit the buy and hold lottery with our first home. We were given our first home (my boyfriend's family home, which his father deeded over to him for zero consideration). Since then (approximately 7 weeks ago) we ha...