Chrystal T.
Should this contractor's bid still be given a fair consideration?
#contractors_are_shadyA contractor who was working with my architect to complete blueprints for the county's plan check always took his time to provide necessary information, and refused to give me an itemized bid bec...
Leilah Davis
Should I try to hire a "Bird Dog"?
We do spec home construction, NO rehabs or flips, so all we are looking for are vacant lots. We are aiming to do 8 properties this year, currently working on our first one of the year. By far the BIGGEST issue we are ...
Shiloh Lundahl
Are EARLY RISERS MORE SUCCESSFUL than those who sleep in?
Admittedly, I am naturally an early riser. I naturally wake up at about 5 AM without the need for an alarm clock. This is haw I’ve been since I can remember. I have read several books such as The Miracle Morning and ...
Chad P.
Adding Multi-Family Apartments to the portfolio
We currently have a SFR portfolio of 12 houses. I am looking into a multi-family deal in middle TN. Right now the complex is 24 doors and seems to be suffering from mismanagement and neglect as the owners are out of...
Tom Markoe
Owner Occupied Timing of Remodel / Cap Ex
Hi Folks,I just closed on my first duplex in the Twin Cities. I will occupy one unit. Do you find it best to do capital expenditures prior to, while currently living in or after moving out? (Ex: I would like to rep...
Kenneth LaVoie
punch lists for contractors
Hi
I'm a fairly new landlord (almost two years) and am working on getting efficient. One thing I'm putting together is a punch list for the "last man done working" in a unit to make sure it's "rent ready." Being new...
Brandon Ray
How do I calculate the repair cost on a wholesale property?
In the process of meeting with a seller, I needed a quick tip on how to calculate the repair cost on a property? How do I determined if it need a basic repair or an extensive repair?
Chris Messersmith
Average salary starting as a CRE broker/ agent
Hello, I am a long time reader of BP and am in school at Virginia Commonwealth University, studying real estate. I will be graduating this coming spring 18, and currently interning at a local commercial real estate fi...
Katrina Dividina
Looking for Real Estate Bookeeper and CPA in New Mexico
Hi,I am looking for a RE CPA hopefully with bookkeeping service as well. I need to do cost segregation and someone who can explain to me how I can get as much tax deductions every year. I am doing my bookkeeping by my...
Donte S.
Running the business not working in it
BP what's going on ?Attention all fix and flippers/ rehabbers. How many people run the business without being in the business. Basically outsource the whole project.Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciat...