Peter Ryabikin
Do you stage your flips?
Curious to what everyone else is doing? We stage all of our houses. We did close to 30 flips last year and plan on 50 this year. We stage houses as low as 230k to over a million. I know a lot of people don't do it but...
Henry Polanco
How do I properly estimate rehab costs?
Hi all, I'm looking into getting into flips in Philly. My biggest hurdle is estimating rehab costs. What information should I use to get a close estimate for my materials and labor?I read that using x dollars per squ...
Jay Kiehn
It's a numbers game, buying cash-flow
It’s a numbers game.Calculating the profitability of a real estate investment is critical to the success of your real estate investing career. Most investors think they know how to calculate the number. Most do not ...
Peter Roehrich
Figuring out what buyers demand
Hi all!I'm writing a business plan for my development company. I want to describe with some specificity what the market in my area demands in a home. I have reached out to some Realtors with questions along the lines ...
Shane Elias-Calles
Reserves vs. Monthly Savings
When people purchase a house and go through a large renovation (new roof, rebuilt hvac, etc.) what is a good percentage to set aside for vacancy and repairs?
Also, if one were to have say 5k in reserves, should the i...
Derrick Blackwell
Looking for advice for handyman service to provide.
I’m interested in starting a service business and was wondering what unlicensed specific handyman services are most needed for investors. I’m considering pressure washing, roof gutter cleaning but I’m open to other id...
Mona B.
Do Private Money Lenders Work with Newbies & DSCR Loans?
Hi BP!
Over time, I’ve found investors on social media discuss how they began their investing journey using private money. However, I’m seeking to learn from other experienced investors… are private money lenders wil...
Logan Allec
SoCal Investors - LA, SD, OC - what's the best multi-family market of the bunch?
I'm thinking SD, if only by process of elimination, since (1) LA has rent control and (2) OC doesn't have very much apart from the less desirable areas of Santa Ana. Would love to hear thoughts from experienced SoCal...
CJ B.
Don't Count Your Chickens Before They're Hatched
Wanted to share a little something that happened today.
I have an out of state rental.
I am one of the ones fighting "tooth and nail" to manage from a distance. No property manager. (Although I might surrender)
So ...
Account Closed
What to wear to a local REIA meeting?
Appropriate attire for a meeting for new investors? Please include males and females.