Raj Konda
higher closing costs for a construction to perm loan
I m working on my first construction project. Current lender ( referred by builder) gave $12K cost in there disclosure estimates. I understand some costs - I can shop around but section A & B is almost $9K. This...
Account Closed
Do you use a bird dog and if so what do you look for in a birddog
I'm curious how many people have used a bird dog when looking for investments. I have not personally used one, but I'm certainly not opposed to using a birddog.
For those of you that do use birddogs, tell us what ...
Account Closed
replacing shingle roof
I need to replace my shingle roof--it's on the 13 year of a 12 year life.
What questions should I ask roofers regarding their estimates?
This is the first roof, and I plan to have the new one put on top of the existin...
Jake Recz
Own a house, no mortgage, $19k+ debt for rehab, whats next?
Hello guys, I haven't been active here much lately as I'm still rehabbing a house I just bought with my wife. I'm looking to go forward once the rehab is done and that should be probably in about a month or so. I want...
Sheryl Sitman
Contractors in Philadelphia
One of the biggest challenges investors have, particularly in big cities like Philadelphia (from my observations), is finding the right people to do the work - GCs, subs, handymen ... they are always in search of ele...
Lucas Hammer
Minor leak or major foundation issue?
I originally posted this in the Chicago forum, but realized it made more sense here. Hey everyone, I'm working on closing my first deal in Chicago and the only issue I've found so far is a small foundation issue wh...
Samuel Figuera
At a Standstill
Hello, I am a new and aspiring REI. I invested in a home last year, and I am at a standstill. I really want to get tenants in, but I am at a point where I simply do not have enough personal funds to finish. Question: ...
Hina Pasha
Townhome investing. Confused on numbers
I have invested in single family detached homes in the suburbs before. But recently I have been looking into townhomes in the city and am making an offer on one which is part of a community. Are there any drawbacks go...
Grayson Grzybowski
Need help with my Analysis
This is how I have my excel set up with Calcing everything that goes into it. Under the Expense portion should I have columns for "Cap Expenses & Vacancies as well?" If so, what percent should they be taken from.....
Kelly Jones
Fixer upper in desirable neighborhood
Hello!I'm an avid reader on the forums, but this is my first foray into starting a discussion.Curious what you all would recommend in this situation:I am under contract to purchase a SFR located in the South Puget Sou...