Ross Leavitt
Developers: how do you organize your typical specifications?
I work with my dad developing a few new houses for our portfolio each year. The pace has been picking up lately, and especially since we're considering another GC, we're realizing we need to be more organized about al...
Mike S
How to use expense side of 50% rule
Just getting started and I'm trying to figure out how to run the finances and accounting for rentals that I plan to buy.
Do you run the expense portion as a total fund or more like a line item budget? Take maintenanc...
Vinny Gaines
Prospecting subcontractors
Hello,I'm looking for one or 2 subcontractors that can handle my future rehab projects. What questions should I be asking them? How can I screen them? I'm trying to answer these questions so that I have some sort of f...
Curt Bixel
Eliminating long punch lists
I am brand new to hiring other people to manage work on rehabs. I have typically done all the work myself, and thus know how to do pretty much everything from cabinetry, appliance installation and repair, sanding and...
Travis Smith
Building Permit Costs Accurate Reflection of Job Cost?
As part of its Open Data Portal, the City of Austin has made available a searchable database of building permits in the city. Does anyone know if the "Total Job Valuation" on the permit is an accurate gauge of job cos...
Corey Shimmel
Evaluating Reno cost
Seeking advice on evaluating rehab cost on flips. I have found a few spreadsheet online but I would prefer bp for advice
Nicole Harrington
Looking at my first deal
Is this a deal or not?
I am looking for a longer-term rental The property needs a little TLC could be rented out right away or do some small TLS and get the higher calculated rent.
PP $310k GAR $25400 Total e...
Jeff Pancone
Property Condition Assessments
Hello all,
I do inspections with a PCA report included for multifamily companies in Austin, San Antonio, Corpus, and Midland, as well as the outlying areas inside Texas. My fee is based on unit count and accessibly a...
James Z.
Are contractors obligated to provide cost breakdown?
Are contractors obligated to provide cost breakdown, or what info we can request from contractors in order to see if their charges are reasonable? Thank you and any input is much appreciated!
Christian Rojmar
rehab expenses dededucted immediately v. depreciated over 27.5 yr
Good evening BiggerPockets members. Does anyone have a great source for what rehab items can be deducted immediately v. depreciated over 27.5 years? I understand that the major items like replacing floors, bath, kitch...