The decline in the value of the US dollar as the world's number one currency could have various effects on the real estate market. Here are a few possible scenarios:
Increased demand from foreign buyers: As the US do...

Good morning all,I just had a quick question. How are you guys selecting your contractors and materials to do a rehab. Are you utilizing multiple contractors or one General Contractor? As for materials and the such, a...

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I wanted to help you guys out. I am finding local wholesalers do not know actual costs to fix a property properly.

I have seen a few tell me $15k in repairs when I know that is the materials costs......no clue

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With all of the crazy changes to material and land cost- is there a current "not totally made up" rule of thumb for the cost of new construction?  One of places with or without labor.

I noticed some BiggerPockets members asking about the rising cost in lumber and plywood, and given my background, I figured I wood (haha) weigh in on this subject. I currently work for a lumber company and I primarily...