Samuel Webb
Meth Contaminated House- how to estimate repairs?
I am looking at a house that has been severely discounted due to contamination from meth. I have access to the report, the seller has been up front about it. My question is does anyone know how to go about estimating ...
Victor George
Rent house from parent in a hot area, looking at outside property
Hello, I'm renting from my parents at a discount price in a hot area in Raleigh, NC. Looking at buying my first property this year. Please share any creative strategies, or share if you've been in this position, or ev...
Rachel A.
Cost-plus general contractors?
Hi BPersWe are looking to do a significant remodel of our primary residence (a 1400 sqft addition plus remodeling of most of the house) but are having difficulty finding a GC that uses cost-plus rather than fixed pri...
Robert Ferrell
Looking for GC recommendations near Sacramento
Looking to get my first flip project going in my hometown of Yuba City, CA and am having some trouble finding a GC to manage the rehab. I've contacted a few companies and told them what I'm looking for, but they all h...
Bob Jones
To those who seller finance, what're your thoughts of Dodd Frank?
I have heard varying opinions on Dodd Frank. Some say it has killed seller financing. Others say seller financing is fine as long as you have a loan originator. I've heard still others say that even a loan originator ...
Patrick I.
Building a RE portfolio
Hi BP community. I always wondered how investors are able to build their portfolio so fast (like 5 - 10 properties in 2 years, etc.)? I am looking to acquire my first property soon but wanted some ideas on how to proc...
Nick Weidner
Owner Finance / Refi
If you owner finance a SFR for a year then refinance it using conventional financing - will you still have to put 20-25% down? Assuming there is equity in the property?
For example seller wants $90k / house i...
Nils Stewart
Condo situation and I want out but no room to be upside down on p
Three years ago I got this bright ideas to remove the carpet in my condo. I found a hole. Thought it was the Windows sweating as they were aluminum and seals broken. so bought new Windows, which almost didn't get in...
Jamel DaCosta
Property tax lien & IRS lien
Hey everyone! I have a very specific situation that I'm trying to understand and work through. My dad owns 6 properties and hasn't paid the taxes on them since 2014 (don't ask me why). He also has an IRS lien that he ...
Jeremy Anan
Seller's Agent stated "Buyer will be unrepresented ( no agent)"
Hello BP - I've submitted a LOI on a Multifamily deal. When chatting with the seller's agent, he asked me whether I will be represented by an agent, I responded no.After hearing back from his seller, the agent sent me...