Before buying a property that you know will need to be remodeled, if you can't have your contractor quote the property before buying, is there a general rule of thumb to follow for estimating approximate expectations ...

HelloI am trying to figure out the cost to raise ceiling heights. The attic has a stick structure, and would like to raise the ceiling height from the current 8 feet to approximate 9.5 feet. An architect looked at the...

Hello!What type of contractor would I reach out to to replace/fix an exterior fire door? In case it's relevant, it's a small commercial building in Hot Springs, AR.Also need a window replaced/fixed - do I need a "wind...

Hi BP,Looking at a potential investment property in the Williamson county region just north of Austin. I know that many existing homes in the area have at least some settling of the foundation given the soil. An inspe...

Hey BP -I'm new to investing and can't quite grasp when a good time to refinance is, so bear with me..I purchased my first and only property 2 years ago with an FHA loan and have a question about refinancing.Details:P...

There’s a rental in my area that’s been on the market for almost a year.  It has great bones and I’d love to approach the owners with a creative finance option.  Current value is approximately $500K and from the tax r...

Hello all! Is it "normal" to pay $15k for cash out refi closing cost for 220 loan??? I still owe 162k, house value is approximately 280-300 but the quote given to me has 305 as estimated value (pending appraisal), but...

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I’m sure many of you can appreciate the blissful feeling of completing a deal. There is an unrivaled joy you feel from receiving the first rent check or when the funds from a flip/refinance final...

Hi! Can someone please clarify for me how do you estimate what the home will appraise for after Rehabing, so that the Refinancing part and numbers work out smoothly?For example, if I bought a home for $100k and rehab ...

A friend of mine, aka my current real estate agent, is in need of assistance. I've spent hours trying to figure out a way to get creative and help her turn her failed project, which she just got served papers on yeste...