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John Carpenter Value of knowing how and able to DIY /paying someone
27 April 2013 | 22 replies

How much do you save if you choose DIY ?

Do you think 30% or 40onaverage? Some cases is it 50%?
don't have mega bucks to jump in with
one benefit of knowing how its done is knowing when someone is trying to ...

Cody Evans Wholesaling For Newbies: How To Estimate Repair Costs
9 November 2017 | 7 replies

Hi BP,I want to start a series of threads for newbies starting out dirt broke like me to utilize as a step by step process (very concrete and not ambiguous) so they can reach their first wholesale deal. I was reading ...

Edwin Del Aguila Contractors asking for money upfront?
5 February 2014 | 21 replies

I am a local contractor in the Houston area and im starting to run into a very bothersome problem. I sometimes sub out certain trades to do work for me and they always ask for money upfront. I dont ask for money upfro...

Tariq Hakeem Lumber Prices Hit All-Time High
27 September 2021 | 6 replies

High lumber prices are driving up the price of new build homes.Lumber futures hit $1,260 per thousand board feet on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. If that sounds like a lot, well, it is—an all-time high.
Lumber pri...

Tyler Kneer Getting Started (Again)
2 February 2021 | 3 replies

Hello all! I wanted to make this post to help get my real estate juices flowing again! I am a recent graduate of Murray State University and have been working a white-collar job 9-5 job as an architectural graduate si...

Connor Stark Saving Money During Apartment Remodel (50 units +)
12 March 2022 | 3 replies

Hi BP,
My team and I are remodeling a 92 unit in San Antonio. I wanted to reach out to see if anyone has any creative ways to cut costs when buying materials for the units. 
A lot of times we go through home depot, ...

Isamar Mercado Shipping Container Homes
4 April 2020 | 10 replies

Hello, I need big time advice! Anyone have experience building shipping container homes? We want to be the first in our area and we want to build rental properties. Any advice on financing and constructing? Thank you!

Nicholas A. How to deal with firewood at Airbnb
15 March 2021 | 26 replies

One of the main selling points of my Airbnb is the outdoor fire pit. My question is this: Firewood is expensive. How do I provide wood to customers? Do my cleaners set out a specified amount according to length of sta...

Eric Oswald Suggestions for materials for flip in South Jersey (near Philly)
9 January 2017 | 14 replies

Hello BP,I am in the process of finalizing my first flip in South Jersey, West Deptford Township to be specific, about 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia (I add that because I know Philly could have options I can cons...

Andre Key Who has experience on building a home new construction?
14 July 2015 | 9 replies

I have a client that has purchase the full building plans for 2 lots that she owns in Elgin Texas.  She is looking to me to help her put together the right team of experience contractors and subs to put her home toget...