I have noticed a few MFU here in Louisville that check some criteria, but are quite old. Some were built in 1900-1920s. I know maintenance is worse in old buildings, but how old is TOO old? What age or year built is t...

Hi BP Community,I am looking to improve my CapEx estimates for properties I own and/or make offers on. I am based out of Massachusetts for price-point reference.I think of CapEx from the perspective of each property, ...

Ok, say I have 26k in my 401k and soon I’ll be gettinnlaid off my job this year, should I just take my money out or at least 10k to buy a property to flip and keep flipping til I can rent some houses out should I cons...

We are in escrow for a 3000sqft property in San Diego.  I've gotten estimates all over the place.  May duck out of escrow as we have a week left to remove contingencies.  What's a realistic 'retail' cost for a gut reh...

Hello All,I am an investor Based in San Diego. However I am under contract in Phoenix AZ for a 4-plex. 2 of the units need a renovation. They are 900 sq ft, 2 bed 1 bath. The main issues with the units are the kitchen...

Financing Options for a Remodel
The very first step of a remodel is to decide how much money you’re willing and able to invest in it. A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 10 to 15 percent of your home’s va...

I am using a realtor for the expertise they bring to the table.  Currently shopping for a house that needs a little work (203k). I wanted to put in a lowball offer, but my realtor said it was not a serious offer and I...

Since I started educating myself on real estate as a way to invest my money, I have had LTR in the back of my mind. Realistically thinking about what is my goal with RE, I have come to the conclusion it isn't to retir...

Hello BP members,After months of listing to podcasts, reading books on real estate investing, and a little procrastination I am finally taking action on my first step to financial freedom. I currently live in Seattle ...

Hey BP, My wife and I are getting relocated to DC this summer and the only way we can get everything we want in the city is by performing a "live and flip". We're going to buy a fixer with a 203K construction loan and...