What is more productive using a contractor who hires subcontractors or using independent skilled trade subcontractors?

Has anyone used a "203k FHA construction loan"? I am curious to know how it works and what the rate is relative to the typical FHA-conforming loans. 

Hi Folks,First post here. And btw, thank you for all the wonderful posts and answers. I haven't had a question to ask myself until now. So here it goes...Does anyone (especially the landlords in the colder states such...

Hello All! My partner and I are currently looking at a property in MD and trying to calculate an accurate ARV based on our comps. There are 5 comparables; many of which were sold in the last 6 months As-is. There were...

I am looking to get a LOC against my portfolio of 12 rental properties that are owned free and clear.  I am struggling to find any lenders that will do a line not a term loan.  Anyone out there have any contacts they ...

So I just finished BRRRRing my first property and my second is under rehab right now. My lender had told me that they would be able to refinance me out of both of them based off the appraisals, but now I found out tha...

Looking for feedback about the following scenario, thanks BP. Plan to sell an investment property and receive around $215k. I would like to use a 1031 exchange to leverage all of this money. I’m trying to get an under...

Hey BP, Has anyone been successful in refinancing out of commerical investment properties over the last 60-90 days in a state you DO NOT live in? I've spoken to about 3 local banks in Cleveland, 1 regional bank, Wells...

I am looking to replace the original carpeting in one of my rentals. they simply don't hold up and i am tired of replacing them ever few years, plus this is a better unit which would benefit from a nicer laminate.  an...

Really starting to learn the power of real estate with this last deal.Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $372,500Cash invested: $57,000 (seller paid closing costs at ...