New to the forums, and I haven't been able to find the answer to this question yet (I apologize if its been answered already). My wife and I own a STR property via an LLC in which we are the sole owners. The LLC is in...
I just completed my 20 hour course for my Illinois Mortgage Lending License and the final step is taking the state exam. Does anyone have any good studying material for this exam or have any insight on what I should f...
Hi All,I got a bid back from a contractor in Florida that is labor only. Seems like I have heard that you can make a rough estimate at labor, based on material cost (2-3 times materials = cost of labor). I have trie...
Hey folks! So, my girlfriend is apparently pretty interested in learning about REI. I knew she was very supportive, but didn't realize she was genuinely interested. Was so excited to find out!So, I am trying to figu...
wanted to see if any one had a recommendation for where I might find some educational material I can use that breaks down the terms involved with a commercial 'flip' loan (not hard money), both whats involved (i.e., w...
For major rehab, do you prefer to buy materials for contractor or just pay the GC the price they quote? I'd love to hear your reason behind your choice. If you buy materials for GC, how do you buy in advance to make t...
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I'm testing the waters to see if my contractors are missing something. My partner and I are looking for windows for a duplex in South City and being told the lead time is a few months and that each window cou...
I am about to do a rehab.
I have some cash but want to use credit line leverage from LOWES which offers 0% for 6 months.
Instead of paying a LS, I can break up payments over 6 months. to help minimize the risk of l...
Strong buyer demand is keeping homebuilders confident, but rising costs of construction materials are weighing on housing affordability.
Builder sentiment in the single-family housing market was unchanged at 83 in M...
Newer and newer requirements are becoming mandatory slowly in design be it high energy efficiency, material which gives more light-air but blocks noise pollution, unhindered connectivity, better insulation, common are...