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Hey everyone! I am currently searching for my first house purchase ever that I intend on becoming an income property. I will be working in Lansing, Michigan for the next three years and will be paying for the mortgage...
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I have raised my bar of purchase price to a rental unit. Seen many properties, if they are cheap they come with issues and need to be fixed, full overhauls. I found a house, cost 100k, done great inside, nothing nee...
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I'm interested to hear some opinions on this, as I have browsed the forum and couldn't find a specifically related past discussion. I recently purchased a property wholesale which I am rehabbing. The seller did a doub...
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I'm very interested in buying a condo listed at 109k.
The market analysis shows what appears to be an identical unit that sold for 94k in 06/2016. The unit was on the market for 50 days and is a first floor unit in ...
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Hello BP Members,I wanted to know how does most investor place a offer on a house? What values or info to look for to determine if your offer will be lower than the appraised value? I read books and few articles It su...
I just paid $12k for a 12x10 redwood deck. No pergola, no steps or railings. Yes they took down old 14x14 deck and pergola, and hauled away the hot tub (for an extra $1800). No stain. That was an extra $2600. I've bee...
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In the eyes of the lender (specifically for cash-out refinance), are single family home portfolios based on the income they produce? or strictly comparable properties?Example: You buy 20 duplexes for $75k each on the ...
The cost of U.S. construction timber is skyrocketing, and a national concern is growing for the carbon emitted by the construction industry. As homebuilders look for solutions, the nation’s small-but-growing number o...
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The title says it all. I'm wondering if anybody has used the wood looking laminate in their flips? I am getting ready to begin construction next week on a property, and am highly considering this for flooring. It real...
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What is the average rental cost of a SFH home in Chittenden County, Vermont? (3+ Bedrooms). I'm pricing out some homes and I'm not finding much information online in regards to average SFH rental prices. If someone kn...