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Hello,
I am currently looking for my first deal with plans to house hack. I've come across the Little Village area of Chicago as a potential starting point for investing. What are your thoughts on the area? Is it ap...
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This post is more to organize my thoughts and collect feedback on the direction others might take. Here goes some background information.My rental in Des Moines failed the rental inspection for the following reasons. ...
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How much do you pay for drywall guys to repair a wall or ceiling?
I got an estimate of nearly $2000 for part of 1 room. Absurdity.
That's when there's less than $50-75 in actual supplies (drywall, tape, mud, paint...
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Hi everyone! My husband and I are looking to finally buy a home in SF. We've saved up and now that we've had twins - we think its time to make a purchase at $2-3MM even though this overheated market is a little terrif...
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I bought a duplex. The frame of the back door where the deadbolt goes in is torn to hell from what looks like a break-in. The actual hole where the deadbolt fits in is damaged. The door still locks with the deadbol...
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Hello BP community! Just recently closed on my 1st
investment property (Duplex located in Amesbury MA). Me and my partner are implementing the BRRRR strategy and plan to hold on to this property for a good while. Id ...
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Hi Everyone,My wife and I recently bought a duplex and during the buying process we specifically asked a number of times about knob and tube in the house and were promised that there was none active in the house. We ...
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Hello All!Does anyone know of any existing apps that can at least give a rough estimate of carpet, tile, wood flooring, roof, paint, sheet rock per sq ft?It doesn't need to be exact and I realize the quality and quant...
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Greetings Gentle Readers!Typically when a property owner or manager needs a laundry proposal they contact a laundry company and ask for a “proposal” without giving the operator, specific, if any guidelines in which th...
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Hello BP! I'm new to this world AND that of flipping. I've been in the construction industry for over 6 years though (residential for 3 and now commercial 3+). I came across a great investment property in Orlando, FL ...