Stephen Anthony
LF Vinyl Plank & LVT colors that won't be discontinued soon
Was just talking with Menards, the Mohawk Home Expressions vinyl plank I used for the last project is already discontinued. Menards checked with the vendor on their current set of colors (came in Fall 2017) and the ve...
Jahra Ervin
How important is a Realtor's License as a beginner?
I'm a beginner in real estate investing and I'm considering placing a piece of my savings into obtaining a Realtor's License. I've been told that it's not necessary (living in the state of Ohio) but I'm just trying to...
Zapata Tate
The owner is willing to finance. Now what?
The sellers are willing to finance. Now what? How do I make a formal offer without an agent? Get an attorney? One of the seller partners was the state real estate commissioner and has me major in town for as long as I...
Patrick Philip
Do you leave a/c on in flips when it's vacant?
When it's vacant or when it's under renovation but you're not there. To prevent mold growth? Or is this just a waste of electricity?
Joseh Orobello
tile estimate per square foot on LONG ISLAND. 140 square feet
I am currently renovating one of my rentals on LONG ISLAND . Im looking to have the kitchen floor retiled (140 square feet) The floor is ready to be tiled. The kitchen cabinets and appliances have already been pulle...
Aakash Deol
Life Insurance As Banking Alternative
Does anyone use a whole life insurance policy to keep their money rather than in a bank and use that money to invest? I've heard that its much better to put money on a whole life insurance policy rather than a bank sa...
Andy Fulton
Fall lead generation strategies and tips
What are good methods for real estate agents to find home buyer and seller leads in the fall and winter once the housing market cools off?For example, do you find it effective to throw Halloween-themed client apprecia...
Shadrach Palatino
how to calculate the after renovation value and get funding from a HML
I was hoping someone could give me a quick step by step guide to determining the value of a home after the renovations, and the best way to present this to a hard money lender.
I know the short answer is to go in and...
Michael Merritt
House hacking in North Carolina, what to watch out for?
My wife and I have been wanting to move to Davidson or Hunstersville, NC (north of Charlotte). We have some cash and are considering buying a property off a wholesaler and house hacking it as our first property. Putti...
Brian Vonarx
Asbestos abatement of exterior siding
Hello fellow DIY BP'ers. After analyzing some deals, I am realizing it is highly likely that I will purchase an older dwelling that is going to have some asbestos issues. The main thing that I am seeing right now is ...