Lance Clifford
Plenty of buyers, but no comps
Some might say I "over rehab" and perhaps I do. However I'm anal, and I just like to go that extra mile. Apparently my buyers like it too, as I typically get in contract on my flips in a day or two, typically with mul...
George Rodriguez
How do you obtain reliable comps?
Hello everyone. How do you go about obtaining reliable comps for a property? Do you have to use a realtor? I want to go to best source and if that's a realtor than i guess ill go to them but im asking because it alway...
Kevin N.
Tools for comps in Canada
Hi guys,I am new at investing in realestate. I wanted to ask if there is a platform out there that you can subscribe to in order to run comps and ARVs. Basically is there a tool that has the same functionality as Prop...
Stephen Dickey
Psychology of Appraisals
**Disclaimer**I am well aware that residential real estate appraisals are to be done completely ethical. We are not to persuade/convince/ pressure them in any way, shape, or form. By doing so is in clear violation of...
Roy Gottesdiener
First time putting together a packet for an appraiser
I'd appreciate any tips. The document has 4 pages:1. Suggested comps - address, size, br/ba, rehab apparent in pictures, sale date, sale price2. Appraisal on property from a year ago before rehab work was done3. Invoi...
Bhanu Kuna
Hitting your target ARV
Hi Everyone!I recently acquired a property in West Philly for 85k. Recent sales of renovated properties are about 175k. Any tips and tricks for ensuring you hit your target ARV? Thanks.
David Martoyan
What’s Your Biggest Lesson Learned From a Fix-and-Flip Project?
Hi everyone,
Fix-and-flip projects can be incredibly rewarding, but they always come with challenges. I’ve recently started focusing on markets like Houston, South Florida, and Indianapolis and would love to hear fro...
Grace Lerner
Renovation to a Single Family Or Triplex?
Hello BP! I have recently become excited about a townhouse for sale in my area and I need some opinions. First some facts:The property is currently being used for SRO. It has about 3,600 sqft, and three floors. It nee...
Aaron Reynolds
Refi appraisal
I am in the process of doing a cash out refinancing on a house that I have completely renovated. I'm hoping to pull out enough cash to payback loans that were used for purchase and construction so need as high of valu...
Cody Williams
How do you figure ARV without MLS Access?
Hey BiggerPockets,I've been researching for my first real estate investment and one thing I'm struggling with is figuring out the ARV on a home. I understand that you want to find the comps in the area and you want t...