Dan Clark
itemized list of contractor material & labor costs
I have just rehabbed a home in San Antonio, TX. I will be selling this home soon. It is now under contract. I did not use a GC for this rehab. I had my RE agent act as the project manager. The problem I have is that ...
Scott Trench
Really THINK About What You are Saying if You Think Rates Are Coming Back Down
I continue to have arguments with close friends and colleagues about where rates are headed in the next year. And, while it's anyone's guess, I just continue to think that some investors are a little crazy/deluded to ...
Austin Tam
Calling All ABC Capital Investors: Updates on Investments
There seem to be a good number of investors here that have purchased a property from ABC Capital whether through Maverick or directly. If you've dealt with them, can you please post your experiences with them? I purch...
Daniel Miller
credit-report issues
One thing that was awkward about researching that family last weekend, was that when I pulled the lady's credit report using MySmartMove, it *only* gave me her credit info, not the husband's, nor the family's.
That's...
Taylor Shapiro
Who here does nothing?
So last week we closed on a single family that we plan to rehab and resell. I mentioned in an earlier post that I've begun working with an investor in my area who has agreed to take me under his wing. As a way of help...
Timothy W.
Anyone ever go into public service after financial independence?
Got a question for you folks. I'm not in a position where I "need" to go back to work....but I am kind of bored and I've always been involved in community projects, scouting leader, coast guard auxilliary, pheasants ...
Matthew Zachman
Newbie, seeking advice SF/Duplex/Triplex/Fourplex investments
Targeting 3-9 deals within a $100K-$500K price range over the next 18-24 months. Any great advice for a newbie (especially on topics directly applicable to the Houston market) would be much appreciated! :)
Jason Peters
Depressing News
I'm about a week away from forming an LLC for the purpose of flipping when I just got off the phone with the Vice President of a prominent bank in my area.
Apparently she received numerous communi...
Ken P.
Reflections on the 2nd year as a multifamily owner
How quickly time flies. Seemingly just a few months ago I posted an article with thoughts on the first year as the owner of a small block of 18 apartments we bought a little over 2 years ago (see link below if you’re...
Wendell De Guzman
How to Make $50K on $150K Houses Without The Need to Steal Them
Rehabbers are fighting over deals in many markets.Profit margins are becoming thinner and thinner.A few years ago, you can buy a house worth $200K for $50K, put $50K of repairs in it and come out - after all expenses ...