Randy Smith
Betting on the Jockey – Choosing the Right Operator
We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s better to bet on the jockey than to bet on the horse” because a good jockey can make a bad horse run fast, and bad jockey can make a good horse run slow. The same is true when lookin...
Alexander Jivov
Estimating Rehab Costs Based on Property Type
Hey everyone!
I have a question as a new investor. I am currently practicing evaluating properties here in South Florida so I can get a feel for the market and what strategy would work best for my situation, and am s...
Cody Lindstrom
Is $25/sq for Full Rehab costs accurate for quick estimates?
I have a newer home that has been treated badly, but the issues are mostly cosmetic. I need to do a rather quick assessment to see if it’s worth putting in an offer, and to make sure that it’s the right offer if I do....
Johnite Ryen Aguirre De Jesus
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Good evening! Both of my parents recently passed away and left me a property in San Diego, California. We are currently in probate, and I'm debating on what to do with the property. the loss of my parents and the gain...
Lalaine Hagler
Tenants complains
This is our 2nd tenant for our rental property and just got a laundry list of complains after moving it. Just minor issues that we can easily resolve but its a little discouraging since we never had any issue with ou...
Steven Mitchell
dealing with contractors during flips
new rehabber here. Im on my third.First time - hired a GC. he didn't show up his entire first week. I was so new I wasn't sure if this was normal or not. Fired him.Second time. Hired a GC. didn't show up the fir...
Jamie Banks
Turning A Primary Home Into A Midterm Rental
I'm relocating to a new state next month and recently converted my house hack to a whole home midterm rental. My property is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in Reston, Virginia. I often get asked home to convert a prima...
Patrick McGrath
4th Rental - SFR BRRRR
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $109,000
Cash invested: $13,000
3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath 1,100 Sqft SF house built in 1900. PITI $750 - Rent $1,500 - AVR...
Mikael Winkler
In Need of Construction/Renovation 101 Crash Course
Hello fellow BPers! I'm currently managing (trying to manage) a construction project on 10 apartment units that have been vacant for yeeeears. This has been a complete trial by fire, as I had zero experience with some...
Kai R.
For Flip or Buy-and-Hold Investors: What Makes A Stellar Contractor or Construction / Remodeling Firm?
I'm curious - besides the obvious (licensed, bonded, insured, reliable), what in your opinion, as a flip or buy and hold investor, makes a stellar contractor or construction firm? Think about the contractors and firms...