Hi All, My husband and I bought a home in Surfside, Texas last year which is a popular tourist town and Air B&B hot spot. We purchased the home using an owner occupancy loan and are currently living here. Our plan...

Hi all, I am a mechanical contractor breaking into multifamily. I have done some remodel but I am bidding my first new construction project of 294 units. I would like to know what subcontractors typically ask for upon...

Hi All,We found what seems to be a good deal on a property where 7 units were built, but only 5 are being sold. My wife and I are looking to house-hack, but don't want to pursue a commercial loan. The description says...

Hey All!I just had a conversation with a friend (You know where this is going) and he wants to partner up with me in REI. Our situations are very different. For one, I'm in another country/continent and he's back in M...

I've heard to screen each adult applicant. But in what cases do you reject the whole group when one person has enough income but the other doesn't? For example, you could have a husband that works and a stay at home m...

Hello, my fellow real estate buffs.I am finally getting over my fears and getting my foot wet in REI. That begins with goal setting! By the end of 2018 I will own at least one investment property. I am well on my way,...

Hey everybody, I'm just thinking out loud here so bear with me if I don't make much sense. I'm just trying to capture some thoughts before they escape this mindtrap brain of mine.I'm a small time side biz investor, on...

Hello I'm sorry if this has been asked before but I haven't seen anything on my specific case.Me and another GC friend of mine want to flip a house together. He already purchased the home a few months ago and the titl...

What is the best options for someone who's just starting out in one of the most expensive places in the country?

In the past, I've contacted 1 or 2 contractors and decided whether they were reasonable. Do you think it would be better to get bids from more than that? I've never felt like I've been ripped off, but lately, I'm wo...