Arjun P.
Buy a Residential lot and build a house
I'm considering purchasing a residential lot in the DFW area to build a house. I've noticed there are many homes for sale from large construction companies in North Fortworth, but not as many in the areas like Euless...
Amy Hu
Help-list says boiler intact but actually broken, lesson learned
Hi-We bought a property last year in Cleveland and did heavy rehab on it.The original listing says clearly that "boiling system intact" . Recently my contractor reported that the boiler is totally not working and need...
Devin James
Why We Build 1 Floorplan Over and Over Again
Why we build the same floorplan over and over again:1) Easier for Trades and Faster Build Times: Our trades have been working on the same layouts repeatedly, so they have become more efficient.2) Less Mental Space for...
Tom Scott
Rehab Walk Through Form
Do any of you guys use a paper form to help on your walk through of a property? I have spreadsheets and things to calculate repair costs. What I am after is a form that lets you go from room to room noting dimensions ...
Gilbert Ross Jr
REHAB BUDGET
This is a question for anyone who has completed a flip in the last twelve months. What is your typical or average cost for renovations on a total rehab? What is the average for a medium rehab? Thank you in advance for...
Danielle Morrow
Need plumbing advice on rental rehab units
Last year I was approached by a gentleman that had purchased a low income 3 family house occupied by a low income disgusting families. Before I took on the building, there was 8 feet of garbage alone in the back yard....
Justin Ward
Anyone use the Syracuse Landlord Property Improvement Loan?
Yesterday while at a local REI group meet up, one of the guys was talking about finding The Syracuse Landlord Property Improvement Loan Program. (https://www.homehq.org/renovating-rental-property) He hadn't used it be...
Brett Burky
Commercial Note Purchases - How Does It Work?
Commercial note purchases are different from residential and we'd like to learn from experts in BP on how that happens. What are the glaring differences? Is it less or more steps in the closing? Is anyone an expert in...
Kendall Miller
Mini Split AC Heater Brand Recommendations
Hello,
I am considering purchasing a mini-split AC & heating system for an outbuilding (bedroom) that measures 24 ft x 15 1/2 ft. I think a 12000 BTU unit would be suitable for that size room? I found some new mi...
Brad Roche
FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan vs. FHA 203(k)
The FHA 203(k) is the most widely known renovation loan, but did you know about the Fannie Mae Homestyle Loan?
Here's how they break down:
Fannie Mae Homestyle
M...