Sami Gren
Building super getting overpaid
hi, I recently bought a small 7 unit building, and the super is getting a $500 deduction off his rent, I was sure for that hefty price he does EVERYTHING in this small building, so when a tenant moved out I asked him...
Srdjan Ilic
Tearing down a wall. Is it possible? How much?
Thank you for taking the the time to read and provide any feedback in advance.
The house is about 1200 sq ft with a big wall/closet in the middle (see picture attached). The floors are nice so I don’t see the need t...
Aaron Mikottis
Those Who Self Manage: Are You Present for Repairs?
Hi all,I recently got started in the game with a two-flat in a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, IL. I currently self manage.Next weekend, some contractors are going to be replacing the windows in the upstairs unit. If th...
Karen Margrave
Do you do contract jobs? I have a question
For well over 30 years we have done spec, new construction. From office buildings, office parks, subdivisions, office/retail condos, etc. We haven't really worked doing contract jobs for others. However; we have had p...
Austin Henry
Live-In Contractor/Builder for Rental Property
Hello real estate gurus!
I recently had something of an 'Aha moment' about a method of real estate investing/rehab that I have not heard of before but figured someone here may have experience with. As a builder curre...
Daniel Ahern
My First House Purchase
How did I get so hooked on Real Estate? I got CRAZY LUCKY on first deal!!! Here's the story.I was looking for a place to rent New York - working "upstate" in Ossining. My mega smart uncle drove a cab while studying...
Jason Mak
Should you get a contractors license?
Just wanted to throw a question out there to house flippers and investors. Do any of you ever go out and get your general contractor's license? Even if you don't do GC work for others and do strictly owner-builde...
Caylon Coomes
Running numbers on a potential rental property
Hello BP!This is my first post on here and I'm looking forward to hearing what knowledge is out there! My name is Caylon I'm a superintendent for a construction company in Bellingham, Wa. I used to run my own operatio...
Tyler Wolf
Newbie - Jersey City, NJ
Hi BP community,My name is Tyler, originally from Freehold, NJ now living in Jersey City. I recently graduated college with a Bachelor’s of architecture and currently work as a field superintendent at the World Trade ...
Shaun Hunt
Contractor used my vacant lot as a dumping ground
So, what happens when a home is built next to my vacant lot and the lot is used as a dumping ground for the contractor? A field fence was removed so that they could build a block wall. The fence was discarded in a b...