Emily Haase
Should I follow comps or higher $/sqft for flip design?
Usually, and I’ve been taught by my mentors, to base my finishes on the available comps (sold in last 6 months), some of which are super poorly designed and not selling for the higher ARV I want. I can’t shake the ide...
Traci Lovelace
Drywall contractor question/complaint
The drywall contractor we picked has been a fiasco of drama, over runs and excuses after excuses. They were supposed to be done on the 12th, which was an extension to begin with. Now, they are asking for $1000 more t...
Glen Hark
what to put in a rental Stainless Steel Vs. White Appliances
Hi, I'm working on a new rental I bought and we are torn on what color appliances we should get.Stainless Steel would look much better (in most people's eyes) but it cost slightly more and the biggest issue we have is...
Ken Sanders
How does one list a split-level?
I'm in the process of listing a split-level home. I'm being asked how many "stories" the house has, but I'm not sure how to answer that. The house has four levels (basement/partially below grade level, entry level, be...
Sean Kollee
inner city duplex post 48-58
I am going to move ahead a little into the finishing work, this discussion is getting very long and possibly tedious. I have skipped ahead a few weeks to get to hardwood.Post 48 - hardwoodIt seemed like the entire ci...
Cheryl C.
What stuff costs?
Some recent threads have provided good insight to the cost of carpet, windows, hvac...
It would be helpful to me to hear what others pay for hardwood, granite, porcelain, roofing, etc. My contractor does everything ...
Evan Farren
Advertising a rental property before renovations complete?
I'm currently renovating a duplex in Fort Lauderdale, FL that I plan to house-hack. The inside of the apartment I plan to rent out is completely done, however there is still work to do on the outside of the building, ...
Trey Prince
Making the appraiser’s job easy
Looking to do a cosmetic rehab for a two family and get some tenants with strong rents in there before refinancing. I don’t want to spend more than I have to but I do want a strong ARV. What should I focus on in the u...
Account Closed
When a buyer agent should complete the agent visual inspection?
Recently, my wife and I backed out a contract in bay area because we found a severe foundation issue of the property. Unfortunately, we followed the suggestions of our agent to remove all contingency even the house ha...
Account Closed
In Contract for a Duplex I plan to occupy
Hello everyone, I just wanted to share my numbers on the duplex I'm buying and ask a little advice about separating OIL HEAT. Purchase price: 158K 20% Down Conventional Financing @ 4% I have my PITI at ...