Kindrell Hutchinson
Closing on a owner financing deal!!! (3 properties)
Hello,I am a new investor. I am currently 2 weeks away from potentially closing on 3 properties using owner financing (I am the buyer). The terms of the contract is all 3 properties listed for $278K, with 45K down, 30...
Eric Bousquet
My first hoarder house deal!
Hello Everyone, My name is Eric, I'm a General Contractor and REI from the Western MA/Springfield, MA area. I'm about to put an offer in on my next property and I was hoping to run the details by everyone and see...
Lei L.
How to protect Vacant Home while rehabbing
Just start to rehabbing and would like to know what is the most effective way to secure a vacant property in rehabbing stage. I read about the topics online and it seems that Dog, CCTV, light are useful. Without Wifi,...
Rachel Gill
Rehab Addict
Like many others, I was originally drawn to the thought of REI after watching too much HGTV, specifically Nicole Curtis' show Rehab Addict. This question is for the seasoned flippers out there...is there any place in ...
Chris Gomes
How do you decide whether to DIY repairs or call a handyman?
I just started my first house hack on a duplex in Denver. We live in the 2/1 and our tenants live in the 3/1. I am finding myself in their unit doing routine repairs like fixing the dryer duct, repairing the toilet fl...
Hugh Ayles
House Flipping version 2.0
Version 2.0? In 2005 we did our first flip. I had a very good paying W2 and decided not to continue pursuing real estate. Stupid, stupid, stupid.In 2009 I started my own commercial construction subcontracting firm....
Account Closed
pex plumbing
Just heard about a product called pex. Just wondering if anyone has used this product. From what I have found is that it is cheaper than copper and more expensive than plastic. Let me know the good and bad of this pro...
James Carollo
Is it harder to find contractors? Skilled trade shortage?
As an owner of a general contracting business, I get to experience the growing shortage of trained workers on the front lines. Things have been changing. So many retiring and so little learning these trades. As a stud...
Zoran M.
Painting whole house w/ spray gun -- ceilings, wall or trim first?
I recently signed a contract to purchase 3,200 sq. ft. duplex. In order to stay within budget I intend to paint the property myself. Given the size, I will be using a Milwaukee Airless Paint Sprayer ($249 at Home ...
Steve DellaPelle
City Inspector Just Created A Million Things to Do
I had my city inspection today to receive a rental permit and it did NOT go as planned. I spent the last month doing renovations and I got my unit looking GREAT (at least what I thought)...City inspector comes in to c...