Karen M.
Have you considered LED lighting in your rentals?
I'm very interested in LED lighting, and we're starting to try it in our home. These lightbulbs are (in theory) meant to last 20+ years (ask me when I'm 65 how that's working out.) And they are very cheap to run pe...
Uneeq Khan
Getting quotes on rehab
Newbie here. Any tips on getting quotes from contractors on rehab? I've sent out photos and scope of work to contractors to get quotes but I get no response back once I send it. I don't have the option of taking every...
Allan Gonzaga
Estero Investments experience?
Hi there,Does anyone have experience with Estero Investments or Buller River Development Partners (they’re joint companies). They specialize in new construction properties for investors. They have new and planned prop...
Walther Arias
How do you screen a contractor and handyman?
HI guys, I am in the process of buying a new condo to rent out and I know it needs some work done to get it ready. What are some of the questions you ask prospect contractors or handyman in order to determine whether ...
Chris Sills
Rehab Pitfalls...coulda shoulda woulda
Hello Everyone,
I would like to hear from the new to seasoned investor about the rehab pitfalls you have run into. That One thing you wish you had of known before you started or that "A-HA" moment. Things that would...
Dave Carpenter
First Flip - is it me or the location?! What can be done?
I have a flip that is on the market in Milwaukee and I am starting to get nervous as the Wisconsin weather begins to cool off and kids head back to school. I am open to suggestions on things to try or ways to get more...
Duane Gunkler
New Construction - Builder overbudget and might not close in time
Hello BP Community,Have a question about my personal home. We are building a new home and did a construction to perm loan. We signed the contract last April and were originally supposed to be in by last fall. Here ...
Luke Moore
Cedar Falls Iowa Assisted Living
I am going to share my journey building my 16 bedroom assisted living property in Iowa. This will be my first time going into assisted living care. It took me a long time to get this deal done approximately 1.5 year...
Jeremy H.
What kind of Form/Estimate Sheet do you give your contractor?
Wondering what kind of form/estimate sheet you all give your contractor?I've completed various renos, usually on the smaller side <40k and always used an excel spreadsheet with what is to be done, kind of broken do...
Brian Buckley
Thinking of self managing rehab property
I just met with three different sets of general contractors to get an idea on the costs associated with the rehab, and I wound up with three completely different estimates. Contractor A gave the property a good walk ...