All,I would appreciate some clarification from those of you with more experience than I have.  I have a condo in Las Vegas I will be putting on the rental market in 7 months.  I vacillate between carpets and hardwood....

Hi BPs, This is related to the Chicago market.  Perhaps, I am being too stringent, but that's how I would be able to sleep at night.  I found a property at or below market value, but decided to pass due to unpermitted...

Welcome to the ultimate guide on choosing budget-friendly flooring options for your rental properties. Flooring is a crucial aspect of any rental, balancing durability, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness. Let's explor...

Is it just me or are about 25% of all real estate investors, also engineers? As an Engineer myself I could be biased but curious if anyone has insight. I know folks usually have professional background like IT, accoun...

Wholesalers, what's your process for creating a renovation plan and estimating rehab costs for your projects?

Hello All,        Looks like I have stumbled on to a good site here.    I primarily do flips.  My wife and I are working towards replacing my 55+ hours a week Manufacturing Engineer position with a less than full time...

Hi,After the home inspection is complete, I want to get a few contractor quotes for negotiation with the seller. How do I get contractor quotes, do I just email them the inspection report, or do I have to pay the cont...

I bought a foreclosure for 58k and its appraised for 90k. Surrounding RE average of 92k value. Higher ones for 110. That appraisal doesnt take into account any of the upgrades I've made(replaced laminate floors wi...

My wife and I are starting our first ever fix and flip!  This is a minor job (paint, drywall repair, removing mirrored wall and wallpaper and flooring).  The kitchen is very dated, but in excellent repair, so we thoug...

Have a 4 unit multi built @1900.  Wood refinished floors have huge gaps/cracks, and they are layed over what appears to be what was called a subfloor in the Victorian era, which is wood which also has gaps.  From the ...