Ben Smith
Demo Estimating
Hey BP,I just got done looking at a house...TOTAL sh!@ storm. Not literally but darn close. I've been using $0.50/sq ft for basic room demo estimating (not kitchen or bath). I'm wondering if this would be an accurate ...
Jeremy Dyer
Rehab Estimates
When walking through an investment property without a contractor, that you are thinking about buy fix and sell exit strategy, how do you come up with a good rehab estimates on all the repairs?
Do you use a sp...
Sean Broughton
Repair estimates?
Hey guys, I’m checking out a property later. This should be interesting
lol. Can anyone tell me the absolute best way to get an accurate repair
estimate on a property using the little or no cash? Thanks in a...
Reggie Burnett
Estimating repairs
Just starting out in REI and wanting to get a handle on how to quickly estimate repairs. In this very aggressive market I'm sure we don't have time to look at a property and then go home and take days to call and get...
Tim Crumley
Estimating Software
Anyone here use Xactimate or other similar software for estimating rehab costs?
Joe Ebanks
Estimating ARV
I found a house that is in terrible shape. I think I can get it for very cheap. The property alone is probably worth what I will pay for the house. It needs just about everything to be done that a house could possibly...
John Matthews
Capex estimations
Anyone have any suggestions on how to estimate upcoming capex costs for bank owned properties, or properties where the seller doesn't know how old the roof is? (or other items where there's no sticker saying when an i...
Jonathan Lilly
Estimation Values
Couple of quick questions here. First, in a book I read, it stated that on average, a landlord can get 1% of total property value in rent per month. However, in the ultimate beginners guide, it stated a landlord shoul...
Brandon Rosado
Construction Estimator
Hello Community -I am civil engineer and construction estimator in New Jersey. I am looking to purchase a 2 unit multi family for my first investment (and live in it) or purchase a single family fixer upper to live i...
Shantul Nigam
Estimating Expenses
I live in CT and I need help estimating expenses for a multifamily unit (2-4 units)..I understand that you should use the 50% rule or the 60% rule but I am finding that these don't make sense when the rents are out wh...