I am building a new house on a lot that I own.  The house has a zero lot line on one side and requires a residential fire sprinkler.  The County Fire Department will allow a 13-D system with no other upgrades or modif...

We have the opportunity to purchase a five plex built in the 1940’s for 230k. They pull $2450/month in rent but the landlord pays water and heat. Taxes are $300/month. Two units have new windows, two units need new w...

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I find myself in a bit of a dilemma. I have a two flat ("duplex" for you non-Chicago folks lol) under contract and after weeks and weeks of back and forth with lenders and grant...

Hi BP Family! I am in the process of trying to compile a rehab cheat sheet to use on/during walk throughs and after for general cost analysis. I know this knowledge will come with more experience, but It would be grea...

Who's responsible for cleaning the gutters and changing the water filter in the refrigerator (which should be yearly?)? Is there a detailed checklist somewhere in this website as to the renter's responsibilities for u...

We solicited a bid on a rehab from a new contractor, which included a walkthrough with him.  He provided a 19k estimate, which was much than our other bid (of 9k).  I told him I'd get back to him.4 days later, he sent...

You are managing 5-6 flips at once and you choose to do it all in house. How do you capture the property info, job/task to be delegated to the property? Mindmaps, Whiteboards, etc?

Hey everybody! I'm currently finishing up college and working on getting my real estate license right now. Starting a vacation rental management company has been on my mind for years, and now it's time to further expl...

Hello All,Name is Melissa I am 28 years old I'm looking to change my career into real estate field here. I have a one year and a half year old baby boy who is my drive right now!! So I'm looking to do my first flip I...

Just finished my home inspection,  and I have a list of things that need to be done. There is really no big ticket items but I do need them fixed either before I purchase or after. But I would like a breakdown of cost...