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Joey Arrazolo When do you go against rules of thumb?
17 November 2016 | 3 replies

Hi Everyone,Can you please share a time that a deal did not follow one of the rules of thumb (2%,50%) and was still a good one? I have taken the beginners course here on BP and read about these RoT and everyone says t...

Linna Li How to find discounts on building material
10 October 2023 | 12 replies

Hi everyone, I purchased a 2 family in Malden and going to work on renovations. Will be buying new floors, drywall, cabinets, etc. Does anyone know where or how to get bulk pricing for as an owner-builder? I'm looking...

Shane Thompson Fix'n Flips - When to pull permits?
2 January 2021 | 2 replies

I'm trying to wrap my head around this process. I've found some points (quick Google) that show the requirements for permits, however I'm unclear as to WHEN.Before any demolition? after? Any requirements after contrac...

Gintaras Biza Guru Goof or Good Guide
12 December 2015 | 0 replies

Hey folks,I've been binge listening to the podcasts like there is no tomorrow.  Literally, I don't even listen to music while I workout anymore.  Instead I'm blasting through material at a time and half in an effort t...

John G. REI goals versus REI operations
28 June 2011 | 9 replies

Setting REI goals is great, but I'm looking for easier ways to reach them. In other words, I'm looking to work smarter. I seem to get bogged down at one to two deals at a time. How do you scale up when you're one-pers...

Mario Martinez Long distance flipping
25 October 2023 | 9 replies

Hello BP family!I recently completed my first flip in the Philadelphia area and learned many valuable lessons! I am on to my second one but my question for any out of state investors are what advise you can give on ge...

Chris Seveney What is the biggest waste of money new investors make
1 July 2023 | 42 replies

Let me start and people can add:1. Deeding a property in their personal name to a LLC.Why, because you now have additional costs and are getting no asset protection since your LLC didn’t buy the property (and 99% of t...

Derek Lester Investing in a Truck
27 October 2018 | 6 replies

Hey Guys, I partnered with my college buddy on a flip, I've been researching and looking to get into it on my own. He recently purchase a nissan tundra because he said it saves him money on picking up materials and qu...

Sean Carroll How to pay your contractors so everyone wins
19 March 2018 | 2 replies

So the big question for a lot of newer investors and some experienced investors is how to make sure you keep a good contractor as well as your investment and personal interests safe? Well, there are a few different wa...

Account Closed Asbestos Abatement: DIY Bathroom Demo
7 August 2022 | 12 replies

New Chicago house hacker here, moving in and starting with a bathroom gut in my own unit. Doing as much of the work myself as I can. My 3-flat was built in 1905 and "rehabbed" in 2006. Should I get my materials tested...