Ugo O.
How to estimate a rehab
Hello Everyone,When looking at pictures of a home, how do you go about estimating what the cost of the rehab would amount to? Do you ask for more in-depth pictures of the property and then go to the contractor and ask...
Jonathan Sowinski
Fixer-Uppers...how nice to make them?
I am in the process of closing on an 8 unit building in a great neighborhood. The property has been poorly managed in the past and we feel that there is a lot of potential to tap into there.
Our goal is to renovate o...
Emily P.
First time investors, Rose Village Duplex
Hey everyone! We jumped into real estate investing this spring and only recently found Bigger Pockets. I work in urban planning and have been thinking a lot about the ripple effects of the new waterfront development i...
Adam Craig
Help me dress up the front of this house.
Getting ready to list one of my long time rentals. Please give some tips on freshening up the front without going crazy on the budget. Here is what I am thinking but thoughts appreciated...Replace flower post near fro...
Account Closed
Whats the most amazing inexpensive countertop on the planet?
Hello BP! :)Just closed, with a group of investors and myself, on a 50+ unit apartment building.We have to rehab the whole thing over the next 18 months and my GC and I have a small bet on the counter-tops.I believe t...
Thomas C.
Taking over 5 units from a family member - am I crazy?
Hi all,New to Bigger Pockets but started following real estate closely a long time ago. Currently in grad school but previously worked in hybrid social service/tenant management roles inside affordable housing develop...
Donny Hogan
What is the best way to present to a private lender?
I have a friend that has a fair share of liquid assets and he continually makes comments that he would love to invest in my first house flip. I am now ready to move forward in this business, or close to it so how do I...
Roshan Taheri
Flippers! I need help with what to do with these doors...
We have these accordion style doors (pics below with all our tools in the room) to the washer and dryer room and they are old and seem out of style. The doors themselves look cheap and just ugly. One caveat, the door ...
David T.
Is there anything positive Flippers will say about HOAs?
I was having a conversation with a fine lady who I've known for many years and when the topic of HOAs cropped up, she actually swore! I'd never heard that from her before.
Is there anything positive to be s...
Steve L.
Running a Home Owners Association?
I own quite a few condos in one complex and I am now on the board. Does anyone have experience running a home owners association? Our group has 4 out of 5 positions. Any tips? Any things to avoid?
It is in...