Josue Velney
General contractors want to much money prior to starting job.
I recently purchased a 1402 Sq ft condo in Charlestown MA. I knew the condo association was reviewing bids for an upcoming exterior paint job and repairing rotted wood. After closing on the condoI asked if they could...
Account Closed
Question on electrical panel
My electric just installed electrical panel. I did not find any GFCI breakers. He said that the house does not need it due to the age. I am planning to rewire the whole house. I am not sure what he is doing is right. ...
Sawyer Smith
Scariest objects found in a property.
This past week when checking on something in the attic of one of our active rehabs, our handyman gave us a call explaining how he had found some pretty disturbing items. When he had been in there a month prior, the pl...
Mike Lynch
What would you do with the money?
If tomorrow you suddenly had around $300,000 cash, would you:Try to purchase several $50,000 homes and rent them out?Purchase a couple $100,000 homes and rent them?Buy fix and flips and rentals using the banks money?I...
Michael K.
Starting out with a 1-4 multifamily property in DFW
Hello BP community members,
I'm a long-time BP lurker having browsed the discussion forums numerous times in the past but finally decided to sign up and join the community as a small step towards RE investment action...
Robert Sorrels
Won Foreclosure Auction! Now what?
I put my 10% down, and am looking to insure the property while I deal with current owner residents. It is my understanding that this needs to be done asap since I am aquiring it as is where is..How should I approach t...
Clay Manship
What To Do with These Tenants?
Here is what is going on:I purchased a 4-plex on September 11, 2014. 2 of the 4 units came occupied, so I inherited two different families as tenants.I am utilizing FHA 203k financing on this property, so I would idea...
Marian Smith
Just a paint color tip for other color challenged diyers.
I took the current Behr white neutral brochure to some spec homes in a popular neighborhood. My husband and I both stood back and tried to pick the colors used. The walls were very close to Casual Khaki, Sentimental...
Richard F.
Exactly WHAT do you want from a PM?
Since some of you are, unfortunately, looking for a new one, what would an Ideal PM provide to you in terms of services, information, reports, etc. and what do YOU feel would be a proper fee structure? Now, be realist...
Lindsey Z.
Relo to CO, 5 doors already, seek 80/10/10 mortg +recommendations
Hello BP, kindly seeking advice on 2 things: 1. best neighborhoods North/West of Denver, CO for long term appreciation and a good first time Colorado experience2. lender recommendations for an 80/10/10 programMy husba...