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Biggest issues I'm seeing is a lack of skilled labor for projects. I'm currently doing about 4 to 6 houses a year (usually major rehabs) and would like to expand, but the lack of labor is causing my current projects t...
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For one of the property, sewer backup occurred. Insurance did the plumbing test and outcome was sewer line is belly which needs to be fixed. I have a sewer water backup coverage. But insurance is willing to pay for th...
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Hi all,Looking to buy a R-C zoned property in Charlottesville, VA and add an ADU in the form of a converted 12x20 ft Shed for STR. Most of it will be DIY with inspections to make sure it's to code. Looking for permane...
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Hello Everyone,I am trying to get into multi-family investing with a Duplex built in 1937. The house has a lot of potential to add square footage and create more value, and we got under contract. The Inspection report...
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Just getting started in the flipping business with a partner. We’re both coming from traveling jobs so we are used to going wherever the wind takes us. We are willing to go wherever the market is right and are wonderi...
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One of my tenants is handy with repairs and I have used him to fix issues in units and turn around units to rent-ready. I claim a deduction for the material expenses which I buy at the store, but the labor I just ...
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I recently purchased a two-story rowhome in South Philly with a nice brick facade. Unfortunately though, the facade has a clear bow coming out about 2-3 inches in the middle. I've been told by the inspector and my rea...
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I have been watching interviews, listening to podcasts and reading articles after articles and books after books on Real Estate Investing. However, I can't seem to find anything on contractors.
Brandon is awesome, I...
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Hi to all, will try to make this simple...I need a roof or 2 before the '2021 year ends. On the lot, there is a 2 story single-family 2100sf for roof area( very, very rough estimate) and a 1story duplex (it's shaped ...
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Hi everyone, I'm a new investor looking to invest in multifamily student buildings around the Temple area in Philadelphia. One of the things that I'm struggling with is getting a sense of the quantity of housing suppl...