Arlen Chou
In contract for another deal in Oakland, just doing it a little differently this time
I have to say that finding BP and meeting so many motivated people on this forum has really gotten my juices flowing to find and make deals. I closed on 4 units in a single complex in Oakland back in February, and ha...
William Coet
Will (and When) Building Material Costs Come Down?
I have been considering a new build to rent, and may wait in hopes that costs will come down. Below are my thoughts on the future of material pricing. I would be interested in any insight from others on what will hap...
David Azoroh
In search of Contractors in Essex County, NJ familiar with 203ks
I’m currently looking to purchase a mixed use property in the Essex County, NJ area, and it needs a good amount of rehab done to it. This is my first property and I’m looking to house hack. Can anyone recommend expe...
Eli M.
Construction materials qualifications
Dear BP family,Often times, we hear low grade, mid-grade, high-grade construction materials. I was wondering, are these definitions standardized and if yes what exactly do they mean?Thank you all in advance, Eli M
Benjamin Vale
Pensacola General Contractor
Hello. I am looking for recommendations for a general contractor in Pensacola for a full renovation including interior renovation and roofing. Anything helps. Thanks.
Brianna Foy
License Exam Prep
Hey, yinzers--Just finished my online courses through Education Development School of Real Estate. Any advice for the proctored exam? After that, I'm doing the license exam. What are the best test preps out there?Than...
Bryan Noth
$10 billion airport plan, plus Vegas-like resort near Tesla factory in Austin, TX
Work on the project, now named Greenport Airport, has ramped up in recent months, Austin Business Journal has learned. Marketing material posted online sketch a plan for a 5,000-acre “World Trade Center Austin,” with ...
Christina Swaby
Long Distance Renovation Help?
I am looking to do my first long distance deal and I am struggling with how to estimate rehab costs. I am decently confident with estimating cosmetic changes. Many of the homes Im looking at will need structural as we...
Dar Fornelli
Expenses from fixing up rental property, prior to being rented
I purchased my first rental property in 2016 and spent ~$15K on material/labor to fix up the property prior to renting. The house was vacant when I purchased in September of 2016, and I did not have a tenant in place ...
Lee L.
Utility Grade Oak Flooring, experiences?
I'm considering Utility Oak Grade Flooring for a rehab. Does anyone have experience with this this stuff? Were you happy with the result? How much did you have to waste? Is there significant savings? Did you have to ...