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So, I finally found a home to invest in. A little 2/2 Craftsman Bungalow in a great area in St. Pete, FL. So far, the workers have been demoing and buying supplies.
Home cost is $177,000 via a successful foreclosur...
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Hi all,I'm closing on triplex here in the next couple of weeks (yay!) and went to my regular insurance guy to grab a quote/binder. My lender red flagged it for me when the binder came in as the coverage was for a litt...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Springfield.
Purchase price: $37,500
Cash invested: $35,000
3 bed, 1 bath craftsman home located walking distance to down town an...
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The shrub is being removed and we'll likely replace the front door. The aluminum windows are an eyesore.Is there a way to make these look better, or do I need to remove and replace? The space behind them is a porch....
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What are your thought on buying a new build for a rental property Vs. a house that has already been lived in? For context, this would be my 2nd rental property. I live in Austin but I would probably be looking withi...
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It seemed like forever but my first deal is finally in the books! Thank you Bigger Pockets community, the knowledge and wisdom is invaluable. The Deal:Through an old contact, I located a SF home in a good neighborhood...
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Any contractors or builders out there have a recommendation for a good construction cost estimating software that works well with smaller new build projects? <2 million construction cost?Ideally I would like someth...
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Hi BP Community,I'm a new member - been devouring the podcasts, but this is my first time interacting in the forums!I'm just starting a flip project in San Dimas, in the San Gabriel Valley in beautiful Southern Califo...
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I have a lead on a vacant lot in the metro Atlanta area (Smyrna/"Sminings"). It had a house on it that burned down. The owner is demolishing the house and then selling the lot.I work for a multi-family developer/build...
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Does anyone have a lead on where to buy cheap double pane white vinyl windows? Any brand will do. Factory seconds are preferred. Cant seem to find any cheap windows at HOME DEPOT or LOWES. Any help shortcuts or dir...