![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/480049/small_1621478540-avatar-stevenm52.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello,A little background. This past year we have run the gamut of GC's. A fellow rehabber was taken for 23k. The GC just took the money and never showed up. I had a few bad experiences culminating with this last ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/259479/small_1695330198-avatar-kateb1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a question as a new three family house owner. Previously, water heater issues arose so rarely in a single family house, but now it will come up more often so I need to learn.Is it best for me to buy the water...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/106154/small_1621417301-avatar-realestateballa.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Good morning all!
I have a few questions for you guys. I am the project manager on a family project at the moment and we are getting started. We are converting a restaurant into a family clinic. I have pulled the demo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1691203/small_1694932058-avatar-carsone8.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Purchased a home two years ago, had a home inspection. Inspector mentioned minor cracking in stem wall, nothing of major concern. Suggests having a foundation specialist look at if there is concern, which was not done...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/655530/small_1621494802-avatar-mitchelll9.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Does anyone know what this is? How to fix it? What may have caused it so I can address it?As said before it is the staircase on the first floor leading up into the main area.It is on the porch area and is an exterior ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/67/small_1621345305-avatar-wheatie.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
In another thread where someone was looking for properties with Chinese drywall, a company called AbSheild was mentioned as having a remediation process for this drywall. I looked at this company and their claims.
...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2883909/small_1701149414-avatar-troyb190.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
In the realm of real estate investing, the IRS sets guidelines to differentiate between active and passive participation for tax purposes. Understanding these rules is crucial as they impact how investors can deduct l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/72927/small_1621414711-avatar-msiekerka.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So I just created an LLC (I can't believe how quick/easy it was). I have am the sole partner and registered as a disregarded entity.
I created the LLC in Nov of this year (2011). I will have no income, debt, fundin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/819770/small_1694610124-avatar-farzans.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What is your experience in your market and if you are doing remodeling or building ground up, how difficult it has become to find building material? How much more you have to pay compare to priore to pandemic for labo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1410823/small_1621512029-avatar-jc113.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Does anyone have any experience purchasing materials off Alibaba? I am interested in stockpiling materials (sinks, vanities, etc) at low prices for our rehabs.