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Almost every wholesaler use the same we buy house for all cash strategy. I tried that approach when I contacted sellers. I want to try a different approach. Instead of coming at the sellers with that same old I will b...
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This is the most basic budget question. My wife and I use Mint.com to track our finances and we just finished sitting down and looking at our spending for the year. This gives a really good place to start for a budg...
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Here are the numbers I have running through the calculations. I would appreciate any analysis help or any tips on how I might have erred. I tried to be conservative.Purchase Price: $45,000.00Purchase Closing Costs: ...
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Anyone have recommendations for zip codes to look at that are close to the Chicago center? Maybe 15 minutes away? I want to be near social life as I am coming from out of state and want to make friends ASAP.
I'm thin...
This is really two questions.1. How to best track costs of a project and compare with budget (what process/software do you use). I think Quickbooks calls this "job costing":I get a bunch of receipts then need to someh...
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Hello BP:
Happy post Thanksgiving. Hope the festive season continues to be...festive, fun, and fulfilling for everyone.
My business partner and I will close on a one bedroom condo next Tuesday. It is in decent sha...
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Hello BP friends, We're based in CA but looking at potentially investing in the Kenai Peninsula, AK. How much do you all budget for maintenance? We're not too familiar with upkeep given the different climate. Thanks ...
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First off let me say thank you to all the members of BP.A big thank you, I have especially learned from @Sharon Vornholt @michaelq @aaronmazzrillo @jerrypuckett I want to be sure my advertising $$ don't go to waist.Bu...
Best softwares for price estimating a flip?
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Situation:We're acquiring properties at a steady rate (2-4 per month) and I'm looking to improve our cash management. The ultimate goal is to reduce the likelihood of capital calls, while at the same time streamlining...