Davon Lowery
Do contractors not get it;more you charge me the less I can flip
Dude, this is a symbiotic relationahip. Trying to start my new REI project, a flip in Milwaukee. Trying to negotiate with a contractor to budge on the plumbing costs, he wants 10k to pipe a 2,200 sqft. duplex, I need ...
Rafael Ramos
Where to invest?
Hello everyone,
I'm new to real estate investing, but thanks to my logistics business, I have a substantial amount of capital to start with. I'm currently looking for a multifamily property, ideally with 10+ units an...
Ashton Astillero
Would you cut corners here?
This is going to be a wall of text, but I think it's necessary to lay down proper context.Not so recently, I took a job for the rehab of a house. I had to wait a little bit since I don't want to put anybody in the hot...
Noureen A S.
How do I prevent tall grass violations on section 8 rental home?
I'm renting out my townhome for section 8 for the first time.When the previous (non-section 8) tenant occupied, I received a fine for a tall grass violation (the tenant did not own a lawn mower and I did not hire enou...
Yonah Weiss
Property depreciation in the proposed Trump tax reform
Can anyone shed light on how the proposed Trump tax reform would affect property depreciation. Could this tax reform retroactively take away the tax benefits for 2017?
Ryan Peters
Rehab a house in 3 months BY MYSELF?! Am I nuts?!
I want to quit my six-figure desk job and swing a hammer for a few months by rehabbing a small single-family house. Then I want to sell it and move out of state. Long story, but that's what I want.To that end, I'm l...
Charlie S.
Skilled carpenter referral needed
Hello - does anyone have a referral for a skilled carpenter on the north side of Chicago who can cut a custom sized piece of wood to repair a botched oven install? My GC’s sub who did the job did a poor job and damage...
Adam Rothstein
Rehab estimation - adding a driveway
Hi all! Hoping for some insight. Currently looking at a property that as it stands, does not have a driveway or a garage. There is a cut out basically in the front yard to park cars, but that’s it. However, there’s mo...
Jerry N.
Local tub glazing costs
Anyone have a recommendation for a tub glazing in the Chicago area? Any ideas on costs? I've seen signs on the side of the road advertising $250 and I'm guessing that is you get what you pay for but calling a couple...
Aaron Rouser
First Purchase & Lots to Learn - SF in Saint Paul
Hello BP community!
My wife and I bought our first investment property back in June in Saint Paul, MN.
The residence is a two story 2BD/1BA with a single stall car garage. It has 1050 square feet of finished living...