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Mindy Jensen Contractors: If I Buy Materials, Do You Still Need a Downpayment?
31 December 2024 | 66 replies

I've seen so many forum posts advising NOT to give any money to contractors upfront - because so many people have been ripped off by contractors. I've seen many responses from contractors, saying they've got to buy ma...

Patrick Jackson Problems with Contractors
6 December 2017 | 33 replies

I am currently researching the different issues that investors have with contractors so I can come up with a solution to help resolve the issues. Can you please take a second and just give me a line or two on issues y...

Jimmy Chin First rehab - contractor went MIA
19 February 2016 | 38 replies

Hey everyone,I'm currently rehabbing a property for rental and my contractor is now MIA. I've tried calling, texting, and emailing but I'm not able to reach him at all. This has gone on for a week now and he has left ...

Andrew Erickson Tiny Homes - Produced in China
29 July 2023 | 52 replies

Hello all, I've recently been turned onto the BP podcast and forums. I'm in love! All the recent podcasts about the mobile home parks has got me thinking about some cool ideas. I'm curious what you guys think about an...

Ryan Kirk Legal Duplex conversion in Hamilton Ontario
22 April 2019 | 31 replies

Has anyone gone through the process of converting a single-family home into a duplex legally? Working with the city, getting permits etc. I'd love to connect & get some advice. Thanks!

Venkat S. Memphis Turnkey Out Of State investor Nightmare experience
29 October 2019 | 64 replies

As an out of state investor I chose Buy Memphis Now company over others for my first turnkey rental property purchase and I am now repenting my decision. They sold to me a property that are having break-ins from Day 1...

Jim Francis How do you pay contractors you work with?
11 March 2008 | 17 replies

I usually try to pay half up front and upon completion, I'll pay the remaining 50%. What methods of paying contractors do the rest of you use?

Kieran Donahue 3 rental properties need new roofs. How do I deal with roofers?
13 April 2019 | 22 replies

Due to recent hail storms I need 3 roofs replaced.  I've called a variety of roofers and they all seem to want to scam me one way or another.  I've called a couple of them on their pricing.  Most of them act like the ...

McKellar Newsom Would you buy a used split unit HVAC?
2 May 2012 | 30 replies

I just found out that I have a fan motor and compressor problem with my two 29 year old HVAC units. I purchased the property a few years back and am grateful the units have lasted as long as they have.

The fan mot...

Glenn Espinosa First Energy Efficient Rehab Reveal - Before/During/After
4 August 2014 | 31 replies

We just finished up one of our rehabs and as some of you may know, our company just recently adopted the green/energy efficient strategy. We've been rehabbing homes since 2011 but jumped onto the green scene when we r...