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I will be looking to purchase a Duplex in new orleans and surrounding areas using FHA financing in the next 6-12months. My plan is to house hack for 1-2yrs. This will be my first investment property, right now I am cu...
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I have found a cement block house that we believe is great for a rehab project. My question is what is everyones thoughts on that type of house? It currently has siding on the outside & is finished out on the...
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I just got through an eviction for unit 2 of my 4 unit building. I went to check it out today and I don't have a clue where to start. There is still miscellaneous things in there, the carpets are filthy, the walls ...
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Advice on purchasing my first multi-unit building in Chicago- Update #1Please see my original post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/301671-advice-on-purchasing-my-first-multi-unit-building-in-chicago?pa...
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Hello Biggerpockets family,
My name is Dion, I am a real estate investor looking to invest in the Birmingham Alabama and surrounding areas. This year I have acquired 2 Single Family homes so far, my investing focus i...
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So I currently have a 5 unit Multi family under contract in Louisville, Ky with a 21 day inspection contingency period. The building is over 100 years old, seems to have somewhat updated plumbing & electrical and...
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When Im finding properties that I like, that need a bit of work, I know i should send a contractor in to give a rough estimate prior to me making an offer on the home. Question is, should i send a few contractors thro...
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Newbie here. Any tips on getting quotes from contractors on rehab? I've sent out photos and scope of work to contractors to get quotes but I get no response back once I send it. I don't have the option of taking every...
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*This post is geared towards investors who were not contractors or in the business of building already and more so investors who were doing standard rehabs/flips*I am in an expensive, very hot market just north of NYC...
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All- I am a experienced rehabber...I have renovated 50+ homes over the years. I now looking to get into new builds as our market in Denver is becoming really strong. Inventory is extremely low right now.
Curious w...