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1. What is the average price for a Granite countertop by sqft?
2. Have you ever seen a tiled Granite countertop? Is that just plain weird?
3. Does anyone know any contacts in Chicago that might offer me a good price...
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Ok, so I'm currently bidding for a home on hubzu and they sent me an email asking if I will have an agent represent me. Is this required? Would it be a good idea? Would it significantly cut into my profit margin?
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I'm looking into purchasing my very first turn-key investment property in Chicago with a company called Profit From Rentals. Does anyone here have any prior experience buying investment properties from this company...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $625,000
Cash invested: $80,000
Beautiful Single Family home bought at the downturn of the market late 2022. Bough...
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I'm finally ready to pursue some creative financing (motivated seller) opportunities and am looking to work with a title company in the Chicago-land area, preferably in the Aurora/Naperville area, who have experience ...
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Hey all,
Purchasing a 2 family (owner occupied) in Guttenberg and would like to know what work can be done without a permit? I may not do some of this work myself, but have some great handymen that can do the work at...
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How would you normally compensate your renovation manager? Is it based on total rehab cost, like 10%?
Hi,Purchasing a 2 family home in Ny. Trying to figure what’s the best way of paying for it. I have the cash or should I open a heloc. My thinking is paying cash to save over 25 k in closing costs. Eventually opening a...
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Hi BP!
I am trying to evaluate how large CapEx should be when evaluating a property if the HOA includes the roof and siding. My rough rule of thumb has been 10% of rents for newer single families and 15% of rents for...
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Hi BPI've been on this forum for a few months and have enjoyed the many insightful posts. About a year ago me and a partner decided to get off the fence and attempt our first flip. There is no teacher like experience ...