Joshua Dorkin
Hiring a General Contractor: Failure to even Deliver a Bid!
I'm looking to get bids for a rehab project in my house, and as such, have sought out general contractors.
I contacted 6 contractors over the past 3 weeks. Of these, 5 have come to get the scope of the project and a...
Christopher Gill
To Own or Rent: Combining the Best of Both Worlds! - Part 2
See first to understand the context of this post here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/44/topics/251...I want to see homeownership evolve to fit our current lifestyle and desires. Will home ownership in its prese...
Michael Peralta
I found a property without an Agent
Hi -Is it possible to draw up a offer letter without an agent? I think I found a solid home I want to capitalize on.I did all the work myself so I feel guilty in giving someone a cut if I went through the trouble of d...
Aaron Wadsworth
Asking for critique, suggestions and advice on 3 potential plans
Hey!
The title was a little too short in characters to allow me to fully describe the post, but in simplest terms i'm trying to ask for advice and critique of my plans - in addition to leaving a record in case I or w...
Osazee Edebiri
Rent Control Strategies
Hi BP,Wondering if anyone has suggestions for rent control units? Rent control Particularly in Oakland, California. I have a unit at an excellent rate, and like to get my other units that are at low rents to at leas...
Account Closed
is gut rehabbing a good estimate?
so i was reading this http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/21771-gut-rehab-costs and got the definition of a gut rehab
"A major restoration project on an old house or other building, ripping out ...
Christopher Perez
Real Estate & Lending Go Hand and Hand..same language not so much
Terms in CRE lending that everyone should know...Adjustable Rate Mortgage: Mortgage where the interest rate adjusts periodically up or down through a set index. Also called a floating rate mortgage.Adjusted Gross Inco...
Jeff Petsche
Investing Outside Your Own Market
Hello BP Community. I will admit that I am a NEWBIE to the real estate investing game, and sometimes I fell I'm late to the party, but then I change my mindset and say it's never too late. Quick Back Story: I've been ...
Nick Romano
LOW Cap Rate but GOOD cash flow...Should I BUY it??
Hey guys- SHOULD I BUY THIS PROPERTY?? Thanks so much for the input.I have a property that is an ideal area. Rents are going up and rental market is super hot. Currently rent is well below market. Cash flow looks pr...
Sam Trulli
Duplex vs Single family House Hack
Hello everyone,I’m looking into house hacking and wanted to hear some opinions on house hacking a duplex vs a single family home. It seems like a duplex is the better option as far as numbers wise with halving multipl...