Andy Bankston
New: Rehab Analysis Spreadsheet with SKUs
Hi everybody. I'd like to get some feedback on this spreadsheet. I've been wanting a way to walk through a property and "check off" all the items I'd need for the rehab. So, I combined a couple of J Scott's awesom...
Darryl Smith
Contractor for Spring Area (or Greater Houston)
Hi BP, can anyone refer me to a contractor they like to use? Maybe not their tier 1 go to guy, but their B team maybe. I just called GNC contractors and they were somewhat rude, but its lunchtime and I don't want to t...
Chloe Mayer
What Details to Compare on Lender Loan Estimates?
The first time I got a mortgage was 3 years ago buying my first home, that is and still will be my primary residence. Back then... I knew nothing, and felt like the lending process was super veiled and not really setu...
James Knox
Software Packages
I recently attended a Fortune Builders 3 day intensive, make you feel bad if you don’t buy their program seminar. In truth I learned a lot for my $197 dollar investment, that in reality they only charged my CC $50. Ho...
Nikhil Raverkar
Negotiating purchase price after inspection
Hello BP community!I'm in a process of buying my first rental property. I got the inspection report and I found following bigger issues/ concerns1. The furnace is getting old - but the buyer is buying a home warrently...
Josie Shaw
Negotiating post-inspection (first time buyer)
Hi,My husband and I are first time buyers (not just investment properties) and we recently put an offer on a duplex. The inspection report came back last week, and as expected for an older home, there was a lot. We su...
Will Johnston
Am I responsible for incorrect amounts listed on the HUD-1?
I recently closed on a line of credit on my primary residence. My HUD-1 stated a certain amount in closing costs, but I was then charged more because whoever had prepared the HUD-1 had not updated the closing costs (...
Mallory Guerrero
Rental Questions for newbies
1.) what do you do with tenants requesting every little thing fixed? Even stuff that was not aesthetically pleasing when she looked at the property but now wants it fixed?
2.) how prompt should property management be...
John Park
Is half of a duplex a worthwhile purchase?
Of course I would like to buy a whole duplex, but the more common listing I have been finding is 1/2 of a duplex. I want to buy and hold, and I was wondering if there was anyone that could share their experiences eith...
Kevin Cullen
Do you provide a list/doc of design choices to your contractor for a rehab project?
Hi there! My first full rehab project is underway on a unit in a duplex and I'd love to hear from the BP community about how y'all typically handle communication of your design choices to you contractor.I am currently...