Hey folks, I'm working on a blog post for BiggerPockets called "How to Find a Great Contractor" and I'd love some community input!So... how do YOU find good contractors? What's your best tip? (answers may be used in a...

I've seen so many forum posts advising NOT to give any money to contractors upfront - because so many people have been ripped off by contractors. I've seen many responses from contractors, saying they've got to buy ma...

This bad handyman is accidentally looking to get promoted to just a regular handyman. Ive never been afraid to roll up  my sleeves, but I generally know what I don't know and hire out the more advanced or specialize...

Hey BP,

I've been a long time observer and have been actively listening to the BP podcasts over and over and have finally felt the confidence to propose my starting out strategy. I'd like a discussion about m...

Hey everyone,I'm currently rehabbing a property for rental and my contractor is now MIA. I've tried calling, texting, and emailing but I'm not able to reach him at all. This has gone on for a week now and he has left ...

Hello,I’d like to get an idea of what it takes for you to cash flow $1K/month. I am a newbie and in the midst of ironing out my short and long term plan/goals. I believe that if I can cash flow $3K/month I can quit ...

Reached a major milestone after nearly a year and a half....converted my construction loan to permanent financing!!! On 5/31/18 we closed on a 20 unit property that was 100% vacant and in need of lots of love! We adde...

Hi Everyone,I am feeling pretty discouraged and wanted to vent and see if anyone could offer me some advice- please!!
About me: I am a newbie buy and hold investor in Northern Virginia, long time lurker, and recent p...

so i was reading this http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/21771-gut-rehab-costs and got the definition of a gut rehab

"A major restoration project on an old house or other building, ripping out ...

Hello!I'm new, and still working on understanding analyzing deals.  One thing I wonder is if any investors here have calculated how much time they spend per deal, or how much time they spend on management and maintain...