Jeff Jenkins
Selecting a Submarket
Hey BP!
What's a simple way of determining a desirable submarket for multi-family investing? For example, I plan to invest in Houston, but am uncertain as to which submarkets are ideal. Is it simply specula...
Uwe K.
How long to paint a room?
Just curious about those who do their own painting. How long does it take you to paint an avg. size room. Let's assume:
- a 10x12 room
- ceiling one color, with a simple piece of moulding in the same color
- walls a ...
Account Closed
Philadelphia contractor advice: Bathroom renovation
Hey BP,I am renovating a small bathroom (typical Philly row) and I'm thinking of leaving the tub and wall tile (needs a good cleaning) and replacing the vanity, sink, floor (install tile) and toilet. The more I look a...
Lucky B.
A partner wants to come onboard with me, but i want formality ,
Guys, i recently put in an offer for a bank owned home and i expect the bank to accept my offer soon. The offer is $280k and a good friend of mine wants in on it because there is about 40k of profit to me made on the...
Stuart Tollison
First Deal beginning to end
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $40,000
Cash invested: $27,000
One thing to note here is that we did all of the work ourselves and a lot of thing...
Willis Seng
Estimating renovation costs
Ok, well... Ive never flipped a house before, I have no idea what supplies and materials cost, and I dont know what's a good price for a decent contractor. How do you guys figure out this cost on your first flip?
Andrew Fink
Rehabbing 1900s 2 or 3 Flat in Chicago
Hello, I’m a new investor in the Chicago area and recently closed on my first househack. For my next deal, I’m interested in a 2 or 3 flat with value add opportunities. While researching properties in the Chicago area...
Hannah Joy
Converting detached garage to ADU
Hi there, converting a detached 330 sf garage to a studio apartment in Eureka, California. Extending 5.5 ft to add bathroom, running water and sewer lines from primary residence. Will keep it pretty simple. Anyone do ...
Jim Kalish
What is the typical day in the life of a full time REI?
Hi BP Family. I've recently retired from my W2 so I'm switching from a part time investor to a full time investor. No, I didn't retire because I'm cash flowing enough. Wouldn't that be great:). I retired because I...
Blake Forrest
Finding a credible/reliable GC
Hey all, As the titles says i'm looking for any advice, guidance, and guidelines when looking for investor friendly generals contractors. This will be my very first fix and flip at the ripe age of 23 so all comments/g...