I am trying to learn how to properly estimate rehab costs and negotiate with contractors. I’ve heard a lot about contractors taking advantage and overpricing. Any advice would help. 

Hello:

I have a property. 58k mortgage. Remodeled already. Been cash flowing for 4 ish years.  
House is valued at $133k.  
Overhead - ~ 500/mo.  Rent - 900/mo
My friend wants to buy in 50% with one cash payment...

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Does anyone know the price per square foot  to build a  reasonable quality finished single family house in Atlanta GA ?

I was listing to “Good to Great” by Jim Collins on the way into my W2 today and the author mentioned something that I have been thinking about ever since I heard it…
He mentioned the concept of when building a projec...

Lately, I have been a little shocked at some of the pricing I ave been getting from licensed and insured contractors to do work. I have access to people in the trades that I could just have come and do work for me, bu...

I own a 3-plex, which was converted from a large, old home (built in 1910, converted in the 1990's). The basement unit felt like a cave when I bought the place. Walls were brown, carpet was brown, and the ceiling is...