Giles Smith
Homestead analysis
Hey guys,
Questions at the bottom, some background for why I am purchasing such a house at the beginning.
I am currently trying to buy a homestead and in need of a relatively quick move. For me this requires a 3/2 ...
Jim Viens
Trouble analyzing this possible "deal"
There's a property that's for sale on a FSBO. The guy is an investor and former structural engineer and had originally purchased this property in order to build a new home for his family. When a major illness prevente...
Andy Peck
Hardwood Flooring - Rehab Recommendations for Long Term Stability
Hey BP,I'm looking to close on a 3-plex (3 flat) in Chicago in the beginning of December and doing an FHA full 203k rehab of the property.One of the items we are upgrading for long term buy and hold stability is the f...
Tim Wilkinson
How should I proceed with agent??
I am improving a 1986 Rambler in Southern MD that was left to my father in law after his fathers death recently. I have interviewed three agents recently and all had good stats. However, one was recommended by the dec...
Ali Allen
Range for Cost per sq ft for Rehab in ATL
Hi BP,
Wondering if anyone could give me a cost per sq for mid grade rehab in ATL. Brick house built in 1958. On basement. Already has a new roof and HVAC. Windows are new but are not installed correctly. All mechani...
Andrew S.
House hack - lease terms with friends
Good morning! I recently moved in my first house hack in a 125 yr old house that I gutted and 5% finished before moving in. I moved in with my old roommates - a couple with a dog. They are using a small bedroom with...
Michael Murphy
My first house flip!
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $205,000
Cash invested: $105,000
Sale price: $390,000
1930 5 bedroom, 2 bath house near downtown. It had a grea...
Gabriel Mabry
Update past 6 months (pic heavy)
some almost finished hardwoodsOver the past 6 months I have worked hard rehabbing properties for a gentleman and here are some B&A -- and some finished product pictures. I helped manage these projects and performe...
James Dainard
Fix and Flip in Kirkland
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Kirkland.
Purchase price: $355,000
Cash invested: $100,000
Sale price: $643,000
Fully updated Kirkland rambler Perfectly situ...
Brandon G.
NPR has no idea how real estate works
I was listening to NPR because they had a segment about rent costs and real estate. Almost every single thing they said was the opposite of how the real world works. It was equally infuriating and scary to think tha...