Katrina Cabral
Exterior Painter - Did NOT include painting the windows in bid?!!
I got three bids for exterior painters. The one that I went with was the most expense, (22% more expensive than one and 62% more expensive than the lowest bid). His estimate was the most thorough of the three and know...
Ian F.
NYC New Member Introduction - First Deal in NEPA
Hey everyone! My name’s Ian, long time reader, first time poster. Great to meet you all and just want to say this community is amazing. I’m from Kansas but now live in NYC, where newbie real estate investing seems pra...
Alex Ballesteros
Estimating Rehab Cost in Los Angeles, CA
I am currently reading "The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs" by J. Scott and it is a great source of information but i believe the book was published in 2019, and a lot has changed since then especially increased pric...
Bradley D.
Which is the best state, if any, to create an LLC?
Hello:When I purchase my first property I do want to LLC it; however, it will be in another state than the one I live in.Over twenty years ago, there was a lot made of the Delaware LLC as it offered certain benefits, ...
Saika Maeda
Buyer Agent's commission and tax write off
Hi all,
I'm about to place an offer on a property with an ADU, which we plan to rent it out.
I understand that if I rent this ADU out, then I can have a tax write off on the mortgage payment and insurance payment ...
Mike Nelson
New air conditioning system ideas for 100 year old single-family
I would like to have a new central air conditioning system installed for my 1,800 SF 100-year old single family victorian-style residence in Oak Park, IL. The home is a two-story, with a full basement and a full att...
Stephen Seaberry
I'M STUCK!!! No idea how to estimate rehab cost
So I've read @J Scott's The Book on Flipping Houses, purchased the Enterprise Edition of the house flipping spreadsheet, navigated Homewyse.com for hours, and I'm still stuck. I have absolutely no experience in cons...
Blake Forrest
Finding a credible/reliable GC
Hey all, As the titles says i'm looking for any advice, guidance, and guidelines when looking for investor friendly generals contractors. This will be my very first fix and flip at the ripe age of 23 so all comments/g...
Cameron Parr
Renegotiate, walk away, or follow through?
I’ve been under contract to purchase a duplex since October 2019. Property had a messy title and I was told it was cleared and ready to close February 2020. I went for final walkthrough and water to the property was n...
Jade Davis
Go big or go small-- first investment question.
The more I read and hear about REI, the more excited I get to begin my life as an investor. My husband and I will be buying our first home in June and decided to get a multifamily and owner-occupy with the idea being ...