Finished my first flip in Lancaster, CA. I hired only licensed and insured local contractors. They did a fine job, but cost double what I had budgeted at the outset, which killed my profit. For the next one, I'd like ...

Hi all I am new on BP and I am actively looking to get in the real estate game. I want to have a strong focus on property management, so my questions are, how did you get started in property management ,what are the s...

Hello Guys I need suggestion on a situation:I'm in a contract to buy a house from a wholesaler, I put earnest money the title company did a great job and just found out that the owner just filed a bankruptcy. This al...

Hello everyone,A friend of mine is looking for a reliable contractor and handyman that services zip code 60046 (north of Chicago). Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!Karla

Hi. What are some questions you should ask the contractor you're planning to hire? I have a meeting with him in the am at my first possible flip here in VA. Thanks

Any tips from the board on how to get the best possible pricing on repairs. I feel like when you go to a contractor, they have a crew working with them and everyone has to get paid. Materials, the workers, and then th...

Hi, I'm trying to figure out how much you would pay someone to do tasks like writing out your postcards, going to the courthouse to get lists from the probate files and other small office type tasks that a VA could no...

Hi, I have a quick question regarding passing the salesperson exam. I was considering taking the exam in order to be able to access the MLS. My question is whether I then have to be under the supervision of a broker i...

I have been a real estate broker for about 7 years in Tucson, Az and I'm ready to get into the flip business.  I specialize in residential real estate.  After reading the Bigger Pockets book on flipping houses I decid...

I posted before asking BP community if anybody knew where to get a list of abandoned/vacant properties. Since I didn't get a clear answer from anyone (except driving for $ and possibly listsource, which I'm waiting to...