In which ways can someone new to RE discover how to estimate ARV. Estimating repairs, comps and everything else that creates an ARV seems to be the toughest part of the process. Should you know how to do this first, t...

When getting estimates from contractors. Should I be asking for a break down of all costs for the job they are doing? For example.. If I wanted to get a driveway re graded away from the foundation, what should I be l...

I'm seeking advice for estimating fixed expenses (Electricity, Water, Sewer, Garbage, etc.). I am looking to move to a new city, and will purchase my first house to do so. The properties I am looking at are multi-fami...

Hi everyone -I am new to investing in real estate and new to BiggerPockets. It seems like a great community so far and I’m happy to participate! My question is how best to estimate repairs & maintenance costs:Ev...

The chicken or the egg...which came first?  My dilemma is similar to this, I am in the process of trying to flip a home and I keep losing out because some one else gets a contract on the property before me.  Why, beca...

Any good recommendations for cost estimation for flipping?  I'm looking to copy a builder approach to construction, so fixed payments for everything from hanging a door to installing an outlet.  KB Home does it, so we...

Hello just a quick question here. When exactly do I have a home inspector come in to check a property I am interested in? Do I have to make an offer first or is this done before the offer? Same with bringing in a Cont...

I'm a new investor in Seattle and have been analyzing flips, short-term, and long-term rentals using Dealcheck and some proformas that local agents and investors have sent me. Does anyone have a trusty renovation/cons...

I'm looking in to making an offer on a commercial property (Class A-) and want to get some feedback on vacancy rate estimates.  In MFR, I usually estimate 10% vacancy; but is this the same for commercial?  When I crea...

Hey guys! How does everyone ballpark rehab cost? I’ve heard one guy say $25 per square foot of the property.I’m extremely new to the process and want to hear what some of you who’ve had success do! (First walk of a ho...