What do you use for cost per sq. ft. for a quick off the cuff estimate on rehabs, to see if the deal is worth pursuing. Median type home B neighborhood.1. Quick cosmetic, paint and light rehab2. Middle of the road, fl...

We are under contract on a duplex that we are going to rehab.  My current plan of attack is to use a conventional mortgage I'm already approved for on the initial loan, and then use part of my HELOC to pay for the reh...

Hello,I have recently purchased a lot for $36,000 that is on the tax roll for $75,000. The purchase was just made a couple months ago, and I am wanting to build a new single family home for myself. My question is what...

Hello BP friends!I am considering this short sale opportunity in Pensacola FL and would love to get any/all input, suggestions, comments, advice advice that you're willing to provide.  I'm a "newbie" and this is my fi...

The U.S. rental vacancy rate edged slightly higher to 7.1 percent in 2018 Q3, but this is still below the 7.5 percent vacancy rate in 2017 Q3. The U.S. rental vacancy rate averaged 9.6 percent from 2000 Q1 through 201...

I had a tenant call me and say one room upstairs is not warming but the master and other bedroom upstairs and the downstairs area is warm. I had them confirm the last tenant didn't shut the vent and they confirmed col...

I Have been going out to bid on my homeowner's insurance policies and I have found a lot of variation in what companies recommend for the Dwelling portion of coverage.  Ranges have been 170 dollars sq. ft. to around 3...

So, I guess is the place to introduce myself!! My name is Nicholas Liappas and I'm a licensed real estate salesperson on the north shore of Long Island, servicing all of Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. I grew up he...

We have always built spec new construction. However; it seems like there's some opportunities in fix and flips in a few places that I've seen. What do you consider an acceptable profit on a fix and flip deal? 

When speaking to an architect today, he told me to factor in spending $250 a sqft for a new duplex in West Palm Beach, Florida.  Does this seem too high?  I know contractors has more then enough work coming their way ...