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I'm curious what other investors are doing when working with contractors; do you typically purchase your own materials and have your contractor(s) pull from your personal stock or do you have contractors acquire th...
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Hi there,
I am trying to put together a team as I am beginning to invest in Bakersfield. Can anyone recommend a reliable handyman, gardener, plumber?
Also, any suggestions on any one else I might need on the team?
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Hi,
I have a question on the order of renovation of my duplex. The duplex is currently in escrow now but I want to start planning on the renovation works. We will redo the flooring, water piping, kitchens and baths...
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Hi there! I am a new investor trying to practice analyzing deals. However, when I get to the rehab portion, I continuously get stuck because I have no clue on what to estimate. From there I can break it down into seve...
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Fellow BP members,Reaching out to ask if some of you have experienced a similar situation, that I'm about to deal with, before and how you may have handled it or, in hindsight, might have handled it differently than y...
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Due to a cruel twist of fate, I will be relocating to Montgomery in about 2 weeks, and have been researching the area/state.
Is anyone aware of an REI club in Montgomery or Prattville or the area? I can't find one a...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $128,500
Cash invested: $47,150
I started my long distance real estate investing journey in OK! I purchased a singl...
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Has anyone used this service to get estimates for handyman miscellaneous work, and is it legit? thanks
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Hello BP friends! I am a Georgia based real estate investor primarily involved in wholesaling and rental property investing. I will be visiting Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon on a little vacation this Thursday, March ...
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Several homes I see I have honey oak cabinets that are outdated. Instead of replacing them, what else are doing? Refacing, staining darker, painting? Please share your secrets for making oak look good again.
Thanks