Does anyone have a secret to buying materials?? We buy as we go...sometimes using the same materials for multiple projects! I am looking for a good online retailer, or advice on how to buy home improvement materials i...

Broke ground on Phase 2 of our 90 unit project Phase 1 is 95% built out and sold in first year.. price points 550k to 750k  2000 sq ft to 3000 sq ft  and what we call semi custom.  Like most markets there is a total l...

Hi,Curious to everyone's experience with engineered hardwoods. Is there anything specific that you need to look out for (thickness, hardness level, installation method)? Any recommendations on suppliers? Working on a ...

Large basement reno with materials and labor seperate. Contractor requested home depot reloadable gift card loaded with my money to keep and buy all supplies and now will not provide receipts for those purchases. I'm ...

I have an issue and I'd love to hear your ideas.

I bought a rental back in June. The home inspector warned that I would probably need a new air conditioner in the next few years, so I planned to start saving all my c...

Should I start an LLC right off the bat or wait until I actually have an asset or 2 and then transfer. If I should transfer later, what do I do about the "due upon transfer of ownership" clause from the bank? Can I ge...

Hello,I am doing a BRRRR on a property, I wanted to know how to handle paying your contractor. I am thinking about paying them 25% of the budget at a time. Just to be safe, this will be my first BRRRR so i want to mak...

Hi!I am a complete rookie when it comes to real estate. My plan is to become a contractor and rehab properties with my partner in Houston. However, there is no guide to becoming a contractor. Should I go to school for...

I'm extremely cheap and have a couple friends who are as well. We are constantly telling each other about good deals we see on stuff. Not just real estate related, but everything.

For example, I was at Costco the ot...

Local Investors,We are needing new cabinets for our flip. Can anyone recommend a cabinet maker/gallery/store locally for flippers on a budget?Looking in Marion, Cedar Rapids, even Iowa City.Thanks!