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Michael J. Rehab, flip, resell learning materials suggestions
21 April 2014 | 11 replies

Hello,

I have some rentals and have had a desire to rehab and sell houses for a while now and am planning on doing my first full fledged rehab and sell house this year.

I have family that own their own ...

Glenn Espinosa Materials Processing Systems and Overall Tips
21 May 2013 | 2 replies

Hello guys! I'm working on increasing the efficiency of my company's materials processing and am looking for ideas. How are you guys managing materials processing? What issues have you experienced in the past and how ...

Jesse Canady Material Facts / Misrepresentation on "amazing deals!"
22 October 2020 | 5 replies

Hey guys! Just a quick post to draw attention to a situation I've been seeing more and more of lately. 
I know we all love these emails that come straight to our inbox with "Rare deals" and "Great buys!". Most of the...

Andrew S. Insurance replacement costs with materials increase?
20 March 2021 | 1 reply

Hello everyone,I'm reviewing my insurance policies from 2020 for tax recording.  My replacement costs, labeled at category A are equivalent to ~$90 / sq ft.  With the recent material prices, I've heard of new construc...

Jacob Tynes Preparation Materials - Buying Our First Property
29 December 2016 | 1 reply

Hello BP Community! My business partner and I have recently made strides to get systems, marketing materials, processes in place to achieve success upon purchasing our first multi-family property.  We are targeting no...

Umair Iqbal Buying material and equipment with cash
18 March 2019 | 6 replies

Hello fellow investors, i acquired a 4 plex a few months ago and just had my first tenant move on so i am currently working on getting the unit rent ready for next tenant. In the process of of renovations, i am findin...

Jeremy Pace actual material costs to trade contractors
11 December 2014 | 2 replies

I have a repair cost forecasting question:Is it possible for me (not a contractor) to have access to contractor prices for things like furnace, or electrical supplies?  I recently worked with a trade contractor to rep...

Vonetta Booker Contractor payment, materials & labor questions
31 December 2014 | 14 replies

Hi, all--I'm in the closing process of my first rehab (a HUD deal), and meanwhile I'm in the process of interviewing contractors.  For the most cost-effectiveness & efficiency, does one usually purchase materials ...

Joey Johnson Where do you shop for material?
19 February 2021 | 4 replies

Would love to hear from those who rehab or build spec homes on where you like to source your main materials...  Mostly on the finish side.  Cabinets, Windows, doors, flooring, lighting, plumbing etc..  
I'm always lo...

Bruce D. Kowal Material Participation for Real Estate Professionals
24 October 2022 | 1 reply

1]  Lots of questions about how to qualify as a Real Estate Professional.  The absolute best resource for this are the IRS Audit Techniques Guide for Passive Activities.  In particular Chapters 2 and 4.  This is writt...