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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...
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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...
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I've completed most soft costs but am getting squished between material prices and the threat of higher interest rates (15 units). Are you guys holding off at this time? When do you expect it to settle and what are yo...
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I'm working on selling a 10 unit multi family and buying 2 self storage facilities on a 1031. Can I use some of the cash to buy materials to add more units at one of the facilities? Trying to find a way to use all the...
Hello,I see a rubbery material in between my tiles and concrete in outdoor balcony , it could be some kind of a caulk but I am unable to make out the exact material or product can someone please let me know? Also I wi...
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I am working on my first big fixer upper to sale next year. Where is everyone finding deals on cabinets, flooring, carpet, etc. Do you buy find better deals at Home Depot/Lowe’s or does anyone have online wholesale st...
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What marketing strategies are you using during the pandemic to generate leads? What letters do you write to sellers? Any particular template that is especially effective?
I'm looking at a new roof for a townhouse (duplex) of which I own both units. The roofing material literature given to me by the roofing company has a lifetime warranty and the fine print reads that it is for a singl...
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I have done many rehabs for 1-4 unit properties, and have always just purchased material from local hardware stores. I am starting rehab for a small apartment building and will be renovating all the units at the same ...
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Hi BP! Are there any Texas investors in the RGV (Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville, Weslaco, Donna, Mercedes, San Benito) who are willing to share your favorite places to buy materials for rehabs at a great price?We ar...