Hey friends - Just wondering what people are running into regarding labor rates.

I negotiated with a general contractor to bid hourly instead of per job. I know this person and he's done good work for me in the past...

I understand the concept of hard money loans, but I'm currently navigating the process of applying for one myself. The lender plans to finance 80% of the purchase price and 100% of the renovations for my property, whi...

Trying to figure out the “real” cost of installing a new central AC unit and replace existing old furnace.This is in San Jose, CAHome is 1600 sq ft - 2 story Got quotes that range from 8.5k to 15kI guess the need is a...

Hi all,I’m looking to get started in REI and have a good friend who is a GC who has experience in flips and new construction.  He had some personal stuff he went through that put him in a position where he doesn’t hav...

Hi all, I've got a house I'm renovating in the Glendale/Pasadena area and I'm overwhelmed since there's a lot to do and I live quite far from the house (about 2 hours away).  Originally I was looking for a general con...

I recently became aware of the benefits of owning and using a non-contact infrared thermometer. Here is a great link from the NDSU Extension office:"A simple way homeowners can check their homes for heat loss is with ...

Hey all, first post here.I recently acquired a degree in architecture from Philadelphia University. At 23, I am currently working towards my license to be an architect, and I am curious to see how my skills and educat...

We are turning a large single family home into a five unit apartment. The single family home had a propane furnace but I don't want to use 1 furnace for all units, and it doesn't seem like adding 4 more furnaces is th...

Hello BP, I’m looking to invest out of state. Just want to know what are the steps to managing rehab efficiently and safely (so contractors won’t run off with your money)?Thanks for your inputs!

Hello BiggerPockets,
I started in real estate about 5 years ago by purchasing a sfr that needed some work. I did most of the work myself in hopes of gaining knowledge of the skills/tools/materials involved in remodeli...