Hi all, I recently had my offer accepted on a duplex for 140k. Apparently, there were higher offers but the seller liked my terms better. With that said, because they are letting the property go for a lower price, the...

I am lucky enough to have the house next door to my residence become available at a good price. I have been fixing it up since June. One thing I have noticed is that I am constantly going back to my garage for a too...

I am a new house flipper in Milwaukee and in the middle of my first project. Things are going well and we are wrapping up to final pieces of the project which will hopefully result in a successful sale. Nearing the en...

As I "run the numbers" to estimate the cashflow potential of a property, a sticking point for me has always been accurately representing the Vacancy Rate and the Repairs/Maintenance costs. The Vacancy Rate is somethin...

Do you have a check list of things to look at, take pictures of or write down?  Do you bring your contractor with you for the first look?  Do you take measurements?  We are looking for our next home to flip.  We have ...

Hello Dear BPers,This might be a generic question but I would like your insights on rehab costs per Sq ft. I realize that the labor costs might vary based on the location but material costs remain close to same. The r...

Hey all-- I am hoping to raise your awareness of a State-run program happening at this very moment in Lowell, MA. FYI that this is NOT a sales pitch-- I am making NO money; pricing already has been determined and lock...

I've posted about this before but I don't feel that a reasonable and sufficient conclusion was ever reached, at least not on my part.I have not yet done any deals. I currently work 8-5, have about 30k in the bank, and...

I'm looking to get into my first apartment acquisition hopefully 5-10 units to start. What is the best route for financing with a small downpayment (10-15k,) but very high credit score?

I’m wanting to buy properties but have decided to go with 1960 or newer properties. I had a bad experience with my first property due to maintenance issues. The property was 1910 built. What is you guys take on buyer ...