Hi all,I've read articles online about how if done right, hiring a bunch of subcontractors and managing your own projects is cheaper and more cost effective. From what I've read, general contractors only do what they ...

Since I became a landlord several years ago, I have always use the same screening process. When I show a property, I have prospective tenants show up dispersed every 10 minutes on a given evening. The typical evening ...

I'm very unhappy to hear that Dodd/Frank, the SAFE Act, and who knows what else is in the works, is legislation originated from the banking lobby (in cahoots with the governement) aimed at knocking private and small l...

Hi All,This deal could be very lucrative but I don't know how to make it happen. It's 70 acres with a private lake in the middle. There are 5 homes clustered on the left side of the lake (these 5 houses can't be subdi...

I'm rehabbing one of my units and trying to decide whether to go with hardwood or carpeting for living room floor. Weighing cost of hardwood vs less expensive carpeting. I'm thinking people prefer hardwood, but carpet...

Hi BP, Newbie here just about to close on my first fix and flip in South Florida. Found a great property with lots of potential. My question is what is the cheapest/best way to go about replacing windows with impact w...

Hi BP - I'm starting a direct mail campaign and want to know what are the exact next steps once a seller agrees to sell? Should I get a contract drafted by an attorney? Should I work directly with a title company? I w...

Hey everyone!I've been constantly looking at large multifamily deals in the Sacramento county area (on loopnet) and have been noticing very low cap rates (4-8%). After expenses and debt service, cash flow is coming ou...

What is the first order of business when renovating a property? Do you plan everything out, work on one room at a time, or group it into type of work (all floors first, then walls next, etc)? My thoughts are that you ...

Hello BP,I have a big problem with the listing broker on one of my properties in Las Vegas, NV. I normally list my flips with the same broker that got me the property... I am just realizing it might've been a big mist...