Travis Raila
Out of state investors - what market did you choose and why?
I've been talking to a few people about this recently, but I would love to poll a larger group.For those of you who have invested out of state - which market did you decide to invest in, and why did you choose that ma...
Francisco Milan
How did you get crushed in 2008 due to overleverage ?
HelloI have heard this over and over again from previous investors that lost it all in 2008 and I am starting to hear it right now again. How do these individuats loose everything due to being overleveraged?
Joe Carter
My unfortunate situation
I just ran into some unfortunate times in my investing career. I recently attempted a rehab and flip project and had to sell it for a loss before completion due to the two family home that I live in as well the tenant...
Steven Gesis
The RE Amazon Craze - Coming to Cleveland, Ohio
So, for all that do not know, Amazon is building nearly 2.4M sq. ft. distribution center(s) - specifically (2) new facilities within 20 miles of one another in NE Ohio - this is great news for the region and job creat...
Shane H.
Good way to nail down cost of new const build duplex?
Hello,I have found an opportunity that I do not believe will last very long. A development near me has been re-zoned for duplex construction and many of the lots are available. This development was started a year or...
Mindy Jensen
I Want to Know: Where Do You Shop?
Most investors need supplies of some sort. (I shop at Home Depot because I can literally see it from my front yard.)But unfortunately, Home Depot doesn't carry everything.Where do you shop? What dumpster company are y...
Patricia Franciulli
contractor madness
I hired a contractor to instal 1100 sf of tile because the Store where I brought the tile suggested him to do the job. After he started the work I noticed that he would leave my job for hours than come back and t...
Dave Carpenter
First Flip - is it me or the location?! What can be done?
I have a flip that is on the market in Milwaukee and I am starting to get nervous as the Wisconsin weather begins to cool off and kids head back to school. I am open to suggestions on things to try or ways to get more...
Cory Howes
Appraisal outcomes are messing up the BRRRR strategy, Why?!
Hello BiggerPockets community,
I'm hoping somebody may be able to shine some light as to why my appraisals are coming in much lower than current market values. I have been buying fixer uppers, both single family and...
Larry H.
Electrician Wants 50% up front
Flipping my first house and first time dealing with sub-contractors. The electrician that gave the best bid wants 50% up front. I balked at that and he said he can do 25% up front. He said he doesn't want to fund i...