Tim Iaccheo
Any DC or MD Experts Willing to Look at my Scope of Work?
Hi all,I'm going to attempt my first flip in PG County, MD. Are there any experts/GCs on the forums from the DC area who would be willing to take a look at a SOW and suggest labor prices? It's a detailed excel spread...
Andrew Flower
Quickly Estimate Repair Costs
When you have found a potential deal and you are getting ready to make an offer, part of the calculation for that offer has to include the necessary repairs to either bring that property to its potential retail value ...
Aqil Dharamsey
Third party fire adjust
Over the weekend I had a fire in my investment property. (What a way to start a new year!). Anyhow 2 apartments were damaged. I have placed a claim with the insurance company which they are giving me an estimated cost...
Lokesh W.
Vetting a Roofer? Suggestions
I am trying to put a new roof at an affordable cost to an apartment building. The roof area may be around 2200 – 2400 sq feet (just a guess, I can confirm later). The cost is a major factor so I am requesting va...
Jeffrey Stasz
Paying for estimates is smart business
I am GC and a developer. Here is why you should be paying for your estimates (this is really for larger/multi-system projects). A common assumption among investors is that estimates from a General Contractor should be...
Weam Banna
how to estimate expenses?
How can I make an accurate estimate of expenses for a rental property? And thanks in advance
Jason Lam
Estimating repair cost for long term rental
This may seem like a very basis question but I just wanted to make sure it got this idea correct.So I’m currently living outside the US and want to start long distance investing. I will be purchasing sight unseen so ...
Brett Wagner
Help analyzing 1st deal
3 units on 3 acres. For all 3, $115,0002 mobile homes1 SFBoth mobile homes are owner-financed: Unit 1 $800/mo. till 2024Unit 2 $612.91/mo till 2031The single family home has been gutted and is not livable. The ARV of ...
Stephen Anthony
Confidence that there are no major capex "Gotchas" when buying a MF?
Hi all. I am currently looking to purchase my first multifamily property (locally), preferably in the 8-20 unit range. I negotiated on a 16-plex about this time last year, but the owner wasn't willing to budge much. I...
Alexandra Scardo
Win-win private loan from a friend of a friend
I have a meeting set up with a friend of a friend who is interested in lending me some money for cash to close on my first quick fix and flip. I have done one fix and hold and one live-in longer term fix and flip. I h...