Spencer Wardwell
Rehabbing a CA Crafstman
Hi all,I'm currently in the process of rehabbing a California Craftsman Bungalow built in 1908 in the Los Angeles area.It's in a Historic Preservation area, and I need to create an entrance to the backyard (the curren...
Account Closed
Original windows vs modern
Howdy BP team - I’m buying a home in ATX as a primary that I’ll likely rent out in a few years. The home was built in the 50’s and still has original windows installed, most of which have been painted shut for energy ...
Michael Franklin
Agent refusing estoppel agreement
Hey folks.I'm under contract on a 4-plex and one of my contengencies is the review and approval of lease and estoppel agreements for all tenants within three weeks of contract acceptance. My issue is that the seller's...
Scott MacComb
Contract with general contractor on house flip
I am doing my first true house flip (have remodeled plenty of houses for rental) and am trying to figure out a contract to use with a new general contractor whom I have not worked with previously. After hearing about...
Joe S.
Is it better to fix the house cosmetically or seller Concession
We have a house that we are looking to sell. We had the carpets professionally steam clean and they look fair. The paint looks fair but could use some touchup and one room is pink so it needs to be painted. The back f...
Anson Young
Afters on latest rehab...
I'm using a new contractor, AMAZING work, great systems in place etc. This one needed some work, about $23k worth. Got it as an REO, previous owner did all the demo for me, took all doors, light fixtures, appliances...
Dan Krupa
GC threatening mechanic's liens but he signed a release of lien
Hey BP. I had a subpar GC. Late on work, not paying his guys, etc... I fired him and paid his guys myself. I have kept detailed notes, payment receipts for all draws, photographs, the scope of work, our contract, and...
Jennifer Jacobs
Contractors requesting deposit - is this standard?
Hi Everyone,What do you do when your contractor asks for a deposit?My partner and I have always done our own rehab. The next project we are working on we can’t do ourselves and are looking to hire a contractor.We’ve ...
Joshua Dorkin
Angie's List: Have You Used it to find a Contractor? Thoughts?
I'm having a horribly difficult time finding contractors for a large project I need completed at my home. One of three red flags appear when I contact one:
a) They come and never follow up with an actual bid - over ...
Ray Martzloff
1st Flip , Need Opinion on Flooring
I just recently purchased a home for 150,000 and needed some feedback on what type of flooring to get for the main level . The house is going to be flipped and I want to save a little cash on the flooring if it doesn'...