Hi everyone, I'm Kim.  I finally decided to stop lurking and to introduce myself.  I'm an engineer by trade currently living and working in Ventura County, CA.  I've been in the area for about four years and have real...

A contractor (plumber by trade), long time family friend and I have been discussing different REI projects that we might be able to work on together. He does my plumbing work so I am familiar with his quality of work...

I've enjoyed reading so many of these deal diaries that I wanted to add one I am working on right now. I really think there is a ton of value added to our community by sharing what the life cycle of a deal looks like ...

I'm looking around online for a place to buy bulk envelopes. Specifically, postcard size envelopes, maybe even in light pastel colors.

I'm curious where you guys get yours if you're getting them in the bulk(1000+) f...

So I am going to jump on the diary band wagon and document my 4th flip.  This is my third of this year and 1 last year.Just got word from my agent that the bank has accepted my offer.  Just waiting for the documents t...

About to start first rehab. I wanted to know as an owner when I pay a individual to do work is that different than when I pay a company to do work.  Should I have contracts for all jobs being performed or is it okay t...

I am going to move ahead a little into the finishing work, this discussion is getting very long and possibly tedious.  I have skipped ahead a few weeks to get to hardwood.Post 48 - hardwoodIt seemed like the entire ci...

Hello, first post on BP...A little of my back story... I have been in the building trades for the last 15 years and Im quite good at what I do. I also have played poker for some side income for about the same amount o...

HelloI've seen many books on buy and hold, buy and rehab.  When I search for building a new home I get a lot of books on how to physically build a new home (framing, electrical etc).  Not exactly what I'm looking for....