AJ Wong
Five things I've learned from DIY investment and development I wish I knew sooner
This list could probably be fifty bullet points long and still not enough, but here are some tips, honest mistakes and things I wish someone had told me, or they told me and I didn't hear what they were saying. These ...
Francis I.
Licensed vs Unlicensed Contractors
Hello BPers!I have a property in Charles county MD under contract, which the numbers work really well. Purchase price is $51,500. ARV is $230,000+. Rehab estimate is about $70,000. HML loan at 3 points and 13%. I am d...
Chris Purcell
Finding a contractor off craigslist for full renovations
I'll probably get smoked for this topic .. But have some questionsI'm looking to buy cheap, fix up then rent, refinance out and keep buyingSo I'm looking to team up with a contractor and don't have really any contacts...
Jonathan Thrasher
My first deal!
Hey everyone! So I just closed on my first deal last Friday! I'm excited and can't wait to get started with the renovation process. My primary strategy is to fix and flip it. Right now it's a 2/1.5 but could be a 3...
Erin Bryant
Using a contractor that is qualified by another contractor
i am working on my first rehab in Fl and we have been working with a contractor that has great reviews but we just learned before we signed the contract with him that he is qualified by another contractors license. I ...
Nicole Walley
Looking for advice from seasoned investors
I have an opportunity to purchase a multi family property from my landlord. He has owned the property for 30 years. I went to him a few months ago just to get a feel for if he would be interested in selling to me. I t...
Marc Estepa
Pros / Cons of buying a tiny home and adding it as an ADU
Bigger Pockets fam!!! Happy New Year! So, I’m looking at my financial goals for this year and making moves. What are your thoughts on this:
I have a Single Family Home that’s been bleeding me in Fayetteville, NC. ...
Joe Colossale
Are condos worth it?
I have been looking for my next property and have an opportunity to buy a condo for below market value. Seems like a no brainer to buy a condo at a discount but I am worried about using it for a long term rental becau...
Michael Lauther
Repair Smoke Damage, soot and smoke odor.
We finally started to repair fire damaged property. tore out all burned material and gutted directly affected areas. Plaster on lathe walls are covered in soot. what is the best course of action demolish and replace o...
Seth W Trudeau
Refinancing in Massachusetts help
I have a 4 family in Lowell, Massachusetts. I'm looking to refinance out of my FHA loan into a portfolio loan. Have any of you done this recently in or around Lowell, Ma area? What were your rates and how much of your...