All Forum Posts by: Evan J.

Hi Rebecca, welcome to BP!  This site is full of great information for new investors, and the best part is, it's free.  Be sure to check out the "Ultimate Beginner's Guide":

https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...

And the Guide to Flipping Houses:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/0...

Let me know if I can be of any assistance at all.  Looking forward to connecting with you.  Happy investing!

Hi Melissa, welcome to BP.  I invest primarily in the Fredericksburg and Richmond areas.  Let me know if there's anything at all I can help you with.  Good luck!

Okay, this ought to set off some keyword alerts...

Can anyone recommend a reliable, investor-friendly contractor or handyman in Richmond, Virginia?  I'm looking to hire for a small-ish rehab job.

Thanks!

Thanks @Alex Hamilton, I'll check it out.

I accomplished this by covering a small but very attractive fireplace with a decorated fireboard.  It was beautifully painted and looked like it belonged there.

I actually originally made it for a fireplace in my own residence.  Took a piece of plywood and painted it myself.

I like SmartMove, but occasionally tenants with agents apply with the local Realtor's Association application or our paper application.  Can anyone recommend a good screening service that will let the landlord enter tenant information?  Many services just email an application to the tenant to fill out, which is redundant since they have already submitted a paper one.

Welcome to BP! Let me know if there's anything at all I can do for you.

Robert, that's also a possibility, but I'm looking into doing some rather extensive rehab work as well, so the HELOC option appeals to me.

Thanks for the info guys.  I'll follow up with those banks.

Hi Robert,

The property I have in mind is located in Fredericksburg, VA