Hello everyone, I am a real estate investor and recently joined BP. I have been an investor for years but I have been very passive! :) Recently my husband and I decided to take the rental business to the next level. W...

So I'm looking at properties and find a single family converted to a 2-unit. If I've interpreted the county's tax website correctly, it was sold in 2011 for $13k. Looks like it's been rehabed and the listing price is ...

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...

Advice needed on my ‘Smelly Mansion’ please!I’m having a hard time finding contractors willing to come out and give quotes this late in the season. I’m a new investor and I’m just beginning to work on building these r...

I found a contractor I like to rehab a house I bought. Is it best for the investor to always purchase the material? I am assuming the answer is "yes" to get credit card points and prevent a contractor from charging a ...

Hello,  I am a new member to Bigger Pockets and have already learned a great deal from the forums and podcasts.  I'm truly grateful for the information.    I am also a new investor in flipping in the Las Vegas/Henders...

Hey BiggerPockets family!We'd love to see (or hear) about your worst home renovation fails, and how you were able to fix them :)Sometimes you learn the most from someone else's mistakes --- and sometimes you just need...

Hello all,  I am new to Bigger Pockets, but I've been involved in a rehab for over 3 years now. I'm in a 1,800 sqft SFH rancher.   I gutted half my home and put an addition on, and as I tore everything apart, it becam...

My father-in-law is a builder and is helping us get started in the business. He mentioned that we could, especially starting out, probably build a house cheaper than he could because he doesn't have time to shop aroun...

Considering a duplex that is 53 years old, has not had plumbing or electric upgrade. Recent inspection provided by seller indicates minor issues with plumbing and makes note of older electric. Needs a new roof (that w...