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So ... if I'm building a lakehouse with an eye toward using it as a short-term rental, what features should be different than a typical SFR?I'm thinking:1. Invest less space in closets, particularly coat closets and ...
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Hello there!My boyfriend is currently in a bit of a quagmire, and I’m hoping we can get some excellent advice here.He has found a property that he absolutely wants to purchase. This is a mixed-use building with 3 resi...
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Hi Everyone,I recently bought a few properties that were fully rented with Section 8 SODA Program tenants. I have been in constant communication with a tenant who has no been living in an apartment for work reasons......
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Hey guys, I'm looking at my buying my first SF home for a house-hack. It needs a good amount of work, and I don't have much experience with estimating rehab costs. Would it be best to find a general contractor who cou...
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What are THE MOST important factors in estimating rehab costs?
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*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.What is your go to for estimating costs for rehab? I know a lot of you make offers thr...
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Rehab Costs. How did you guys learn to estimate Rehab Costs to quickly give offers to your sellers? Anyone in the Tucson/Phoenix area willing to have me shadow and see first hand how to determine your than costs. Or d...
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Hi All,I'm almost done rehabbing my vacant triplex in Oakland and will need to start shopping for appliances soon. Each unit will have all the major appliances including dishwasher and in-unit washer/dryer. It's B+ ...
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in renting or getting ready to rent....what is the going trend? all rooms painted the same color or different colors?? ThanksK
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I'm looking at buying a piece of land for myself. What is different about getting that financed compared to a regular residential loan?