Besides using something like Rent-O-Meter (which I don't really trust) and Craigslist postings, how do the folks around here figure out accurate monthly rental rates for new investing areas?

Thanks in advance.....

Hello all,As we're just getting started, I want to ask the forum members about insurance expense. We're hoping to get a number of Buy/Hold SFRs around the Cleveland to rent out. We hope to get some low cost homes for ...

Is there a way to estimate ARV without using MLS?

Hi there. Since I'm going to be getting into buy and hold real estate investing, I thought I would tap into the incredible knowledge base that is the Biggerpockets forum. I was wondering what rehab renovation costs ch...

Hello,About to close on a two family that needs some work.  I contacted both contractors 3 weeks ago and they both walked through the unit 2 weeks ago and I still haven't received an estimate from either of them.  Am ...

Any contractors available for repair/rehab estimates for SF homes in the Southern Suburbs of Chicago?Thanks,Gary

Hi guys,

Does anybody have any recommendations on a good book to use as a reference for estimating repairs?

Just something to use as a reference?

Thanks in advance,
Joe Salimao

Hi, does anyone know how much it can cost to run hot and cold water lines to 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen?  I got an estimate of $3,000 plus materials.  This is in NJ.  Does this sound right?  

Can someone please explain the following to me,  as I don't get it...(Please forgive me if this is a no-brain er)So I'm pulling comps and here's what I encountered:Subject property - 4bd, 3ba, and 2300 sq ft., asking ...

Hello BP,Just had a general question about assessing repairs to a home when your rehabbing. When you do your first walk through of a potential investment should you first go on your own and assess the repairs that nee...