Chris Brown
Paint cedar tongue and groove and beams?
Hey all,I'm working on a contemporary SFH rehab in Atlanta GA that has cedar beam and ceilings only in the living room. My wife says we need to paint it white, but I am not convinced. Obviously selling quickly and at ...
Klint Ruud
GC QUOTES VS ACTUAL REHAB COSTS
Okay guys! So I've been crunching some numbers on a deal and I have my formulas that I go by with rehab costs but as of late I have been getting some crazy quotes from general contractors. This is a deal in Nashville:...
Russ Swan
Look for Investor Friendly Realtor
Hi, have just joined this group. Really happy to have found it. I'm looking for an investor friendly real estate agents that work in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Boca Raton (...
Gary P.
CD's, Turn Key REI, Stock Options comparison
A post in the landlording section inspired me to review and post numbers. One thing to think you are being honest with yourself, quite another to put it out there for critique by more seasoned investors.Putting my num...
Jason Vannoy
To liquidate or stay the course
I am a 36 yo with a steady income from a career outside of real estate. I have 5 rentals and my fiancé has 3. We both have steady careers, etc. The question is a market timing one I suppose. Should we liquify stop the...
Josh Johnson
Cost-Saving/Value-Adding Design Tips from an Architect
Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...
Account Closed
Confidently Unconfident in Phoenix
Bought a single family rental 2 years ago. The jury is still out on whether I bought the house or stole it...lets's just say I got a great deal. I managed the property myself with no experience and the internet as my ...
Andrew Postell
How To: Cash out 1-4 unit Property
Receiving a cash out loan on an investment property can be a very confusing item. This post is designed to bring some clarity to taking cash out of a property with a conventional loan and help you navigate the someti...
Mario Gamilo
Newbie form New York
Hi all, I am a new member. I am restarting my Real Estate education and I would like to do it properly. It looks like there are lots of information to digest on this site. i have read few books about Real Estate Inves...
Mark Wikkerink
Kitchen Cabinets - Indianapolis
Hi,My wife and I are rehabbing a duplex doing a 203K, and white we have pretty much everything else on track, our kitchen cabinets and counter tops are becoming a very stressful situation.Our contractor is wanting $9...