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Hello! A lot of random questions in this post... I've searched the forums but can't find exactly what I'm after so here it goes!1. What are some strategies you use when shopping for a foreclosure property or sheriff ...
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Hey BP friends,One of the biggest challenges I am facing as a new investor is estimating rehab costs for an investment property when filling out my rental property calculator.Have you guys faced this challenge? If so,...
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When flipping a house, at what point in the process are you estimating rehab cost? Do you need to wait until escrow to hire an inspector to do a walk through, or is this something that can be done prior. Thanks!
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Analyzing a single-family home & the numbers look great, BUT it looks like it's a smoker's home from the photos (discoloration around vents and ceilings). How can I estimate the rehab for cigarette smoke? It's abo...
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What are bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and etc. costing these days in North Carolina? And would the costs vary depending on zip code or area?
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Hello,
Quick question. When you are purchasing a buy and hold property do you include your rehab costs to determine your cap rate?
Example:
Purchase Price:$125k
Rehab Costs: $30k
Would it need to rent for more th...
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I’m looking at a house that was previously a triplex. The family took out 2 kitchens & used them as extra bedrooms. How much should I estimate to add in two kitchens? This would be in Louisville, KY (west end) ...
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How does your tax accountant report rehab costs on your tax return? As ordinary expense as incurred or defer the costs until the house is sold?
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I was looking to buy this from amazon but it seems that they dont have a digital copy of this book. I prefer to read on my kindle/ipad so is there a digital copy of this book anywhere online to purchase? I bought the ...
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While looking for potential investments, I've tended to steer away from analyzing deals that require heavy rehab simply because I am not sure how to estimate rehab costs. I've watched the BiggerPockets video going ove...