Justin Case
Developer wants my tree chopped
A developer bought the SFR next to my apt building and he called and wants to cut down my tree on the corner of my lot, the trunk is just a few inches from his property line. He said he will hire an arborist and will...
Amy Davidson
Getting a GC for half-done properties with open violations
Hi all,
I've been struggling for months with this one. I have a property in Orlando, FL that I bought through a wholesalers/PM firm that said that they would handle the rehab and deliver me a lovely turn-key...
Joseph Gisler
General Contractors and their role
When it comes to a General Contractor, are they exactly what the name implies? Do they take care of everything like hiring the electrician, removing walls, etc. or is it a case by case basis? Growing up working with m...
David C.
California Flippers: What do you think of AB968 (starting 7/1/2024)?
You will have to get permits and disclose your contractor ...AB 968 requires the seller of a singlefamily residential property to disclose work done on the property, if the seller obtained title of the property within...
Ryan Enk
Beware of Changing Local Laws with STRs!
One of my favorite real estate strategies for this year is Short Term Rentals. The money is great and you get to provide amazing experiences to people.However, local governments are starting to get their hands into i...
Ken Rishel
The Story of Noah in 2016
In the year 2016, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in America and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and overpopulated, and I see the end of all flesh before me.” "Build another ark and save 2 o...
Joel Perlinger
Using mortgage to pay for rehab
Does anyone have any experience paying above asking price with a mortgage and then using the difference to pay for materials for themselves to renovate it. Is that legal or do any projects need to be done prior to exc...
Kevin Zhang
Short term rental abnb in the Bay Area
What up BP community! Living in the sf Bay Area, I always wanted to buy a vacation home where I can get away and use it as abnb. However I can’t seem to find any solid cities to look into with interfering with abnb r...
Account Closed
Contractor pricing - negotiating jobs
Let me preface this post by stating I am the type of person that will negotiate at McDonalds. I have no issues asking to see if I can get a better deal or save a buck. I'm pro negotiation. That said, I have been both ...
Chris Shockley
Being your own contractor using a commercial line of credit
I have a question about being your own general contractor on an investment property. I am not a licensed contractor FYI.
I've secure a commercial line of credit with a local small bank, which is great, but t...