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Trudy Hoekstra What level of finishes do you use?
15 June 2009 | 16 replies

I'm working with a semi-experienced flipper (3 years of about 4 houses a year) who is giving me advice (my first two flips flopped). She typically does top-of-the-line for the neighborhood and then prices at median p...

David McBrayer Let the fun begin. I closed on the house & project 1 has started
10 August 2016 | 13 replies

Hello everyone and thank you for stopping in to read this.  It is time to "Let the fun begin".  I just closed on a 3-2 concrete block home with a shop / studio rental last Friday 7/15/16  and met contractors at 5pm th...

Matt Bell First Flip - 670 Miles Away (Montgomery, AL) - Success!
12 April 2016 | 20 replies

Hi BP Community,My business partner and I live in Houston, Texas but for various reasons have been investing in Montgomery Alabama.  We recently sold our first flip in Montgomery, AL - managing the process from 670 mi...

J Scott Testimonial: The Book on Flipping Houses / Estimating Rehab Costs
1 October 2015 | 41 replies

Hi folks,First, I want to thank everyone who has supported BiggerPockets and me by purchasing the BiggerPockets books on Flipping Houses and Estimating Rehab Costs.  We have sold nearly 40,000 books to date, and the f...

Jon K. $350 to hang ceiling sheetrock?
18 July 2013 | 12 replies

Same problem as I had before, but I've decided I can't do this repair myself after all and need to hire it out. I tried Craigslist for day laborers, but no luck on anyone who seemed sane, not too creepy, and decent. ...

Kim Horn Is peeling lead paint a deal breaker for a fix & flip?
5 December 2017 | 18 replies

Have not yet made a purchase. However, my husband and I have toured several homes and found one that shows a lot of potential. It was built in 1900 and has lots of character that just needs to shine through the decade...

Loc R. Should I update the kitchen?
29 July 2012 | 21 replies

So...the kitchen in one of my rentals really bothers me. It's really old and tired looking.

It's apparent that the cabinets have about 20 coats of paint on them. Some of the cabinet drawers don't slide/close nicely...

Gabriel G. Remove wallpaper or hang 1/4 in drywall over top?
12 January 2016 | 24 replies

So I am curious, a friend of mine and I are working on a flip and some of the rooms have wallpaper all around. One of the contractors we spoke to mentioned that it may be cheaper to just put drywall over top instead o...

Corey Demuth DIY Popcorn Ceiling Removal - Yay or Nay?
27 December 2015 | 21 replies

I am debating removing the popcorn ceiling from a small room by myself. I understand the process involves spraying the popcorn ceiling with a chemical then eventually scraping it off. How feasible is this for someone ...

N.A N.A Fannie Mae allows up to 10 properties again!
3 July 2011 | 18 replies

Can I get a hallelujah?

As of April 4, 2009 Fannie Mae will increase their current restriction of a max of 4 financed properties BACK to 10!

YOU HEARD ME RIGHT!!!!!!!!!

Ahhhhhh... They finally came to their senses...