Hey BP,I'm looking to close on a 3-plex (3 flat) in Chicago in the beginning of December and doing an FHA full 203k rehab of the property.One of the items we are upgrading for long term buy and hold stability is the f...

Hi there,I've recently inherited a home from my uncle that passed away and I'm not sure how to proceed with this.I could either sell it as is. The entire exterior is finished, as well as a good portion on the foundati...

Fully gutted 12 unit apartment - I don’t live close by and will not be able to babysit the project. Is this an investment I should jump into? Has anyone hired a GC to do a project that you won’t be able to be there? D...

So I got my first deal that I'm working through but I'm struggling with the rehab figures. It's a 2000 sq ft house and needs a full rehab. Kitchen, bath, flooring....everything. A guide I'm following says $35 per sq f...

High-End KitchenHigh end finishes start in the kitchen. The kitchen is your most important room in all flips, and so it should demand the bulk of attention for finishes. The possibilities for finishing a kitchen are i...

Hi BP!  I'm going to search the forums for similar discussions, just looking for some advise...  We're part way through our first flip and have had decent luck so far getting the right guys in place to do the job, exc...

I've looked through these forums and have seen prices from $30-35 per board for drywall prices.  I've got a 1750 square foot new build.  Second floor has vaulted ceilings to 11'8" .  First floor has 9' ceilings.  Othe...

I thought it would be interesting to share what book you are currently reading (or have just finished reading.)
It does not need to be real estate related.
If you want to share more information about it, feel free -...

Hello BP users. Can anyone help me with what a good price or even average price for a general contractor in Philadelphia is when doing a full rehab in terms of cost per square foot? 

We are going to hire a contractor to replace the wore vinyl siding and gutters on our 3 story 2 flat and detached garage.  We have gotten down to either vinyl siding or cement fiber.  First quote came back at $18k for...