My husband and I are seeking contractor bids to renovate our first buy-and-hold duplex, which was built in 1918 in Norfolk, VA. I know that renovation costs change from area to area and that each house, with it's uniq...

Hi all, I am new to the forum and the world of real estate investing. I am in my early 30's, recently married, and will be moving down to the Arlington/Fort Worth area within the next 8 months. That's where my wife is...

Hi BP Community - I'm currently in search of a multi-family to BRRR. I currently own an STR and did not need to rehab. My goal is to do at least a light rehab on my multi-family purchase in order to gain equity right ...

I saw a post last week where someone lamented how many success stories and how few horror stories get posted on here.  So I thought I'd start one to give a little potpourri of what I experienced in the last week in my...

Trying to figure out the “real” cost of installing a new central AC unit and replace existing old furnace.This is in San Jose, CAHome is 1600 sq ft - 2 story Got quotes that range from 8.5k to 15kI guess the need is a...

Hello everyone, I’ve found a property that I’m interested in. Seller is saying that nothing is wrong with the roof, new electrical but it does need the wiring finished, new plumbing and cosmetic. How do you determine ...

My contractor is now 5 months past the completion date called for in our agreement. He "dropped the ball" on getting the electric called in and now because of the storm it could be many more weeks before we get power ...

I know I need to read @jscott book and others ..I just ordered it! And I need a good contractor. Just trying to find a ballpark. My first rehab was just appliances, light fixtures and a few odds and ends. This next on...

I had a large electrical job that I went through a construction loan to finance. The electrician was paid installments and draws mainly through our lender. We also paid directly for supplies and materials.Come to find...

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New owner of a 4plex with 60amp electric service. There are 5 electric panels with fuses: 1 for each unit and 1 for common area electric.

In trying to get property insurance, two very large insurance compani...