Monica Staple
Where do we start?
We are closing soon on a multi use building, we plan to live in the apartment but it needs a complete rehab. Not even sure where to start? I understand we will need a GC since it’s almost a full gut rehab but do they ...
Kyle Burnett
Obtaining permits after the work is complete
I'm working on selling my first flip in Cincinnati, it's under contract and the buyer checks and sees that we didn't pull any permits. The GC I hired said he was going to take care of the needed permits, it was part ...
Gabe Morrell
Is house flipping a smart way to jump into REI?
Hi BP Community,My wife and I are looking to get into the REI game and exploring our options as to what our first strategy could be. In talking with people already in the game, many have told us that long term rentals...
Matt Popilek
My 22 unit went live!
I thought some of the Multifamily Investors would be interested in the last deal I finished on.Purchase price: $190,000Cash invested: $625,000 The 22 unit that took me for a interesting ride! The moral of the story is...
Dawn Anastasi
Diary of a Small Rental Property with Rehab
I always wanted to do a "deal diary" and now I have the chance to do one! This will be my 13th property acquisition and so I'm hoping to make it lucky number 13!A 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom 1,054 square foot townhouse c...
Shane Clark
Buying a Home with an Old Foundation: Brick, Sandstone, Dirt
I am viewing duplexes in Massachusetts where we tend to have a lot of older homes. The properties in my price range all seem to have a common issue being that they are older (we're talking 1880's - 1910's) and Realto...
Jessica James
Going to school to learn how to do it all myself. Realistic?
After a pipe broke in the attic of my two story multi-home, I faced a lot of issues with my general contractor and plumber in particular. Leaks still prevalent in pipes and refusing to fix them, contractors worker and...
Nicole Johnson
First Dallas Flip! Deal or No Deal?
Hello Everyone! I am under contract on my first flip in Dallas. I would love some advice and input. It is a hard money foreclosure already gutted with Demo, Framing, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing done. The hom...
Ken Nyczaj
Scrub walls to remove smoke damage
Hey Everyone,Just closed on my first flip in Maryland. The seller smoked heavily in the property, house is 1250 sq ft and is a rancher style. I was thinking we needed to remove carpet, scrub walls, and then prime, but...
Collin Hays
Cabin expansion: Can you guys give me your thoughts?
Hey guys! Can I get your thoughts on whether I should expand my cabin near Gatlinburg? It is currently 1100 square feet on the first floor, 1100 square feet finished basement, and 300 square feet sleeping loft. It ...