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Will F. How much do you pay Handymen, workers, day laborers etc?
7 November 2014 | 22 replies

Hi everyone we have several rentals in the Los Angeles area. For tenant turnover we often have to do basic cleaning, flooring, paint, caulk etc.

For this we go with the cheapest labor possible. I found a "handyman" ...

Jon Passow Hypothetical Question- Hands Off REI
26 April 2018 | 13 replies

Ok, hypothetical question. Let's assume money wasn't an issue, maybe you won a lawsuit, or discovered gold in your backyard that ancient Egyptians dumped there 2,000 years ago so the vikings that were chasing them wou...

Andrew Bissada Austin - Tech Sector: Remote Work 2021/22 & RE impacts?
1 September 2020 | 8 replies

I decided to make a post that specifically focused on the long term effects of remote work (wfh) in Austin [particularly from the tech sector]...
Questions to discuss:
Since this is being talked about all across the...

Jeff A. New HVaC system. Average cost?
21 November 2018 | 29 replies

Write your postI just got an estimate for a complete new hvac system for a town home. (Heat-air and electronic dampening).  $10,500.Investors, what are you paying in your area? 

Ben Bymaster Mobile Home Park Management (out of state investor)
14 October 2022 | 8 replies

If I were to invest in a mobile home park out of state, then how should I go about the management aspect? Are there property management companies that I can hire? If so, any recommendations?

Maurice Smith section 8 , good way to protect your investment?
21 April 2020 | 8 replies

I have been considering turning my units into section 8 rentals before this corona virus, but now im seriously considering it. I own a 4 plex in las Vegas ( arguably one of the hardest to be hit by all this ) currentl...

Jake Thomas Why you should get a Realtor License and keep your day job.
13 April 2016 | 8 replies

A little backstory on me, I have been investing with my future wife for about 5 years. 2 years ago I decided it was time for me to get my own license so we didn’t have to rely on another agent to show us houses, make ...

Keith Mintz 100+ Properties Ask Me Anything
8 September 2023 | 17 replies

Hey BP, with all the buzz about to-AirBnB or not-to-AirBnB, I wanted to throw my hat in the ring and introduce myself.
I am a real estate agent and investor in Southern California. We manage over 100 client propertie...

Brock Y. How to stay clear of "retail" contractor prices?
30 July 2014 | 13 replies

Ended up purchasing a foreclosure a few weeks ago outside of Chicago and will be using it as a primary residence. I want to remodel the kitchen but do not want to pay full retail prices that GCs will quote me if they ...

Bobby Brown Do you have to issue 1099s for work done on a rental
12 January 2022 | 7 replies

My wife and I were told that we must issue 1099s for any work that is done by independent contractors over $600 or we may be fined by the IRS (~$100-$600).  We so often find a big push back when you request to do this...