Since about April I have been dealing with my first eviction/renovation on one of my properties. For background purposes I’m a fairly new real estate investor. I bought my first rental 3 years out of college and then ...

I must admit that I struggle with bookkeeping . I always say that I'll do better on the next project or next year. This drives my husband nuts. One of my 2015 goals is to improve in this area. My strategy is to tackle...

Cold Calling

As much as I HATE cold calling I was wondering if anyone has paid someone to call and fill out a Property Info Sheet?
If so what was the rate you paid?
How did you pay?

Here are my thoughts:
Give my c...

I am trying to learn how to properly estimate rehab costs and negotiate with contractors. I’ve heard a lot about contractors taking advantage and overpricing. Any advice would help. 

I'm looking to purchase either floating or glue down vinyl plank flooring for a single family home renovation. Anyone know of any good building materials supply companies, or other supply sources that offer similar qu...

I'll have to start off by saying that for a first project I've definitely made all the possible mistakes and have to accept my current situation.I will be firing my GC and want to make sure 1) I have all my bases cove...

I have heard every good deal gets funded. I think I have identified a solid, rehab & flip, in my local neighborhood community. It is a foreclosure listed for 80k, with an ARV of easily 125K+ , I am still working t...

Yesterday we closed on an old craftsmen style house, we started painting and ripping up carpet and I found painted hardwood floors in good shape. We are happy to save on flooring now we have to sand and stain the floo...

I really aspire to do REI full time and I have been working very hard toward that goal. What things did those of you who are doing this exclusively do? I assume most of you were working at a full time job “for the m...

What are you hoping to do before the end of the year?