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I recently purchased a duplex that needs repairs. I’m in Los Angeles and the property is in Ohio. I visited the unit recently for 3 days. It’s my first rental property and I’m hoping someone can help me out.One side o...
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Great Afternonn BP Fam! I've heard many approaches and I presume there is no right or wrong but I'd like some more feedback if yall don't mind chiming in;
1, Do you give your contractor a % to start the work, and if ...
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I am interested in a building with 3 comercial spaces, and 30 appartment units on top (around 34K sqft). The building needs a full rehab. It looks structurally sound in the outside, but it has holes in the roof, floor...
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I am renovating a 40 year old house and the HVAC system and electrical system are the original. Since my background is in Electronics and IT is this something I can tackle myself? I have a $20,000 budget and so far th...
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From the standpoint of both the buyer and seller, how is the inspection report negotiated? My uncle in Green Bay, WI is selling the home he purchased brand new in 1965 in selling it. He maintained the home well, bu...
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Hi I have a construction company and I have more work than I can handle I was wondering how do you know how much to pay a subcontractor and how do you go go about getting a contract job with them
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Curious to know how everyone is receiving contractor scope of work and pricing for rehab projects, do your contractors provide a scope of work with a lump sum total, or do they break down the items? For example, say y...
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Hi y'all! I'm looking at buying my first investment property and it seems like a great deal but it was built it 1910. Any advice/recs? What to be very weary of? How to get it properly inspected? What might not be that...
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Happy holidays to all!Quick question. I'm being told that general contractors don't need a license in the State of Ohio ..and a Google search seems to support that.But.. also says some do need licenses? Can anyone cla...
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Hello! I am from Hawaii (Oahu) and brand new to real estate investing. I’m tracking to close on my first out of state turn-key rental property in June (single family home). I just received the home inspection report f...