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We certainly have not been focusing on our investor interviews lately and we’re making a concerted effort to change that. We’ll start with an interview with one of our active BiggerPockets contributors, Tom Cmunt.
Tom has given much of his time to help fellow BP’ers through our forums and has become a staple in the […]

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You’ve been hunting for that perfect rehab deal like a Neanderthal stalking a mighty Mastodon. You’re sure you’ve found it. The after repair value and renovation costs will allow for a hefty profit. You should even be able to set a price that will result in a quick sale when the rehab is complete. There […]

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Haunted Rehab?

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This past week I saw a thread on the forum boards where an investor asked if anyone had experienced any type of ghost in any of the properties they have been involved in.
There was a fair amount of sarcastic answers which I thought were pretty funny and there were a few answers that were more […]

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Rehab Pros: DIY or Hire it Out?

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You don’t need the construction skills of Bob Vila to be a rehab professional, yet it’s no secret you can save if you do some of the work yourself. As a general rule, estimates from contractors in our area run 1/3 for materials and 2/3’s for labor. So theoretically, we save 66% by doing the […]

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The Rehabber’s Eye

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Who hasn’t dreamed of buying a run-down house and fixing it up? For most it remains a fantasy as very few people actually pursue the idea. Of the few people who do make the attempt many fail miserably. Finding a house that needs to be rehabbed is easy; finding one that will allow you to […]

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Carpet or Tile? Rehab Decision Making for Nervous Newbies

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Rehabbing a house can be a nail-biting experience, particularly the first time around. Sometimes, nice readers over at my blog email asking advice about their latest rehab project. Generally, the questions involve finishing issues such as whether to paint or replace kitchen cabinets, or if carpet or wood floors work better in a rental. I […]

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The “Ick” Factor

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I had just acquired my second rehab project and I couldn’t wait to get started. Like the first, this was going to be my personal residence. It was a three bedroom ranch in a great area that I had acquired from HUD. Like many foreclosures it had been badly neglected and needed a fair amount […]

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