Victor Lebegue
Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN Utilities
Hello everyone,I looked at a 2700 sq. ft. property today and I need some advice on utilities. I'm trying to break down expenses to get an idea of cash flow every month. Currently the building is vacant. It has 8 units...
Lisa Sall
Should an architect know if a design will fit within my budget?
I'm a new STR investor and could use some advice about working with architects and contractors. I bought my first STR property and it's a cabin that needs a lot of work. I hired an architect to create the plans, and h...
Marc Oister
Burnt out worse than a fire damaged shell
Good morning BP. Fairly new investor here with one duplex, and months of research under my belt. I am currently in the process of purchasing my second investment property. I have also been looking into motes, but h...
J Scott
Tenant Utility Bill Complaint
In my limited experience as a landlord, this is the first time I've come across this situation, so I was hoping to get some feedback/advice from other landlords...
One of my tenants just called my property manager to...
Amy Engelhard
How to manage inherited tenants?
Dear BP community - I am looking at closing on my very first rental property, but wanted to get some advice before sealing the deal- Some details:Location: NEPA , Clarks Summit, PA (close to Scranton) - Anyone with ...
Jason Malabute
Why you should add a 10% cushion to your rehab budget
As a real estate investor, I understand the importance of budgeting a cushion for unexpected additional costs when planning a rehab project. In my experience, the actual rehab cost is always more than what I initially...
Jimmy Lynn
Balancing Time and Budget: Tips for Efficient Property Renovations
This is an interesting topic. There's more to it but I think this hit's some highlights and raises good questions. Plan and Research Thoroughly: Start by creating a detailed plan that outlines the scope of work, desir...
Deborah Miller
Can HOA submit budget changes for work to be done in 2 years
I just received notification that my HOA in Florida is proposing a budget increase for 2016 to start collecting funds for work planned for 2018. I understand the need to divide funds across time to make it easier fo...
Elaine Hester
Licensed GC for hire, San Diego County
We are looking for an honest, skilled GC for a new residential construction project in unincorporated Vista, CA. GC must have multiple new home construction projects under their belt, great references from former clie...
Eric Le
Staying on budget for Rehab
Hi All,I'm closing on a property, that I'm planning to live in, the end of this month. We are planning to do add a master bathroom and relocate the kitchen to the other side of the house. Budget looks high and most li...