Daniel Alfandre
As a GC, which materials do you let the subs purchase?
I'm going to build a house. When I worked as a construction manager for a homebuilder several years ago, we ordered the lumber, windows, doors, stairs/railings, garage doors, trim, cabinets, lighting, appliances, van...
Alex Nebe
Getting started in Asheville NC!
Hey folks! I recently completed the BP Real Estate Rookie Boot Camp and I am super excited to put what I have learned to work! My background is in fine woodwork and I have owned a custom cabinet/furniture company sinc...
Jon Huber
Should I increase the rents? Tenant on fixed income/disability...
This is regarding a triplex. Two tenants are great, and I never hear from them. One tenant feels that he needs a remodeled kitchen, new windows, doors, appliances, etc etc (he did receive new doors, cabinets, applianc...
Bradley Lobo
What are reasonable bathroom remodeling costs?
Hi there,My wife and I recently bought a house in the King of Prussia area in Pennsylvania. I'm not familiar with bathroom remodel estimates and am trying to get a better sense of how much we should be anticipating sp...
Austin Fruechting
Duplex Under Contract - Flipping, Karma, & A New "Toy"
I have a duplex under contract to close April 28th, and I'll be flipping it for a new toy. The toy is an expensive one, and WAY more than I could justify spending. So I thought "What if I flip a property to pay for it...
Jackson Sandland
Why would a contractor ask if a property is my primary residence?
Why would a contractor ask if a property is my primary residence?What are the differences between a consumer hiring a contractor to work on an investment property v/s a primary residence?What are the implications, as ...
Valerie Reed
How I avoided 'You Can't'itis'
Several years ago I bought a condo in San Diego county California. I lived in the condo for years, took money out for other investments and such. Then I decided that I didn't want to live in the condo and that I shoul...
Wendy S.
Paying contractor deposit on Labor
Good day, I know this topic has been discussed numerous times so I may be venting or just tired that contractors believe they should get significant deposits on labor.For projects under $50,000, with the owner paying ...
Sam Alberry
inherited house turning into rental question of what to fix ?
Hey everyone ,So I inherited a property been a couple of years and decided (finally) to rent out as I could always sell it in the future or move back in someday (grew up in that home) . Now because I am renting and no...
Keaton M.
First Renovation: Am I Overdoing It?
My wife and I have been working on the first unit renovation of a fourplex in a B-ish class area. There is a lot of development around and we definitely are producing a unit much higher than the typical in our area, b...