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Hi friends, I've done some homework on running the number in order to create a systematic way of analyzing deals. I understand the importance of getting experience through repetitions, but I first want to make sure I'...
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Good Morning Fellow Investors,So....I've flipped a several properties in the last year in a half and most of which have been REOs and a few estate sales. I live in the outskirts of the DC area and there are no shorta...
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What's the best way to finance a first flip? I understand that hard money is relatively easy to get but has high fees that could eat into profit. Crowdfunding sites like Groundfloor seem to have lower fees but I suspe...
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Help please in learning how passive losses can offset Cap Gains.I watched Brandon Hall's great #45 Daily Smart Tax video but my Turbo Tax seems to have a different opinion.
Form 8582 calculates Passive loss Limitati...
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Hello, I want to know if anyone has templates for general and sub-contractor contracts or information on how to structure the contracts for maximum benefit, safeguards, schedules, etc. Any information would be helpful.
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I'm evaluating a home that needs a new HVAC system (never had it) and a gas line (currently uses propane for stove, etc.). How much should I estimate that will cost, and are there any gotchas that should make me walk ...
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my tanent moved in about 9 months back, in first month they complained about slow draining in bathtub and sinks, however kitchen sink is good. I paid for plumber that time to check and he did snake in.house is sfr , r...
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Just wanted to vent. My latest purchase has turned into a never ending problem. The guy I bought it from was no doubt a slumlord, but geez the stuff we are finding. Every single water line on the toilets, sinks, dr...
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I haven't seen much if any discussion of this type of funding anywhere on the site or forums so I wondered if anyone had experience. It seems like it could be a good method to fund BRRRR properties in lieu of hard mo...
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I'm under contract to buy a house for $140k, that needs $50k ("high" guess) of repairs, to bring an ARV of $220k ("low" guess). I had a 3y balloon loan lined up for $100k, but the local bank backed out after seeing th...