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Stepan Fedetskiy I am doing bird dog method
27 September 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Stepan Fedetskiy: I am doing the bird dogging method and have a couple of properties that I would love to present to an investor.
Danilo Huamani 📌 Methods to Find Distressed Sellers in 2025
30 September 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Danilo Huamani: Hey everyone, I’m curious how wholesalers or larger investors are currently finding distressed sellers, specifically through marketing strategies.Just to clarify: I’m excluding networking or referrals here — I’m more focused on digital marketing or other direct methods that don’t depend on personal connections. 
Francis Rusnak Best flooring for Chicago rentals (LVP)
2 October 2025 | 32 replies
I put this stuff down, paint the walls revere pewter from Benjamin Moore (I use Behr paint from HD), and paint the trim white.
Hunter Foote Using the BRRRR Method for a Sober Living Home in Connecticut
4 October 2025 | 0 replies
A lot of people ask if you can use the BRRRR method for sober living homes.
Jorge Vazquez I’ve used the BRRRR method nearly 40 times
15 September 2025 | 4 replies
I’ve used the BRRRR method nearly 40 times, and it’s still my favorite way to grow a rental portfolio that pays for itself.
Jeremiah Jensen Methods For Finding Deals
1 October 2025 | 0 replies

For newer investors (and even experienced ones), finding consistent deals can be one of the biggest challenges. If you’re struggling to source opportunities or just curious about what’s out there, I’d be happy to shar...

Hunter Emond House hacking and later fully renting
23 September 2025 | 1 reply
Refurbished hard wood floors, door way trim and base board trim, updated appliances, furnished basement unit, new water main/water meters and a new concrete walk way.
Hunter Emond House hacking and later fully renting
23 September 2025 | 0 replies
Refurbished hard wood floors, door way trim and base board trim, updated appliances, furnished basement unit, new water main/water meters and a new concrete walk way.
Michael Braswell Lender Insight - How Fix-and-Flippers can win in a tough market
1 October 2025 | 2 replies
., net-7 on verified milestones) in exchange for pricing and priority.Test small jobs first; promote trades to your A-list only after on-time, on-budget performance twice.Standardize to reduce wasteCreate repeatable finish schedules (same trim profile, faucet line, paint palette) so crews work faster and leftovers are reusable.Pre-kit jobs: one delivery per room (box includes all hardware, fixtures, and consumables).Contracting disciplineUse fixed-scope, milestone-based contracts with:Progress draws tied to inspections/photosNo deposit or minimal mobilizationLien waivers at each drawDaily liquidated damages for missed deadlines (after grace period)Written change order policy with price + time impact before work proceeds2) Time: Move Faster to Reduce Carry and RiskFront-load planningWalk the property with all key trades before closing; finalize scope, bids, and schedule ahead of day 1.Pull permits early; choose scopes that avoid structural or major MEP reroutes when timelines matter.Sequencing & overlapSchedule parallel workstreams (e.g., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”
James Brooks I’m a carpenter
2 October 2025 | 1 reply
I’m a carpenter I have skills in demolition, hanging and repairing drywall, light plumbing,light electrical installation, installing windows, installing doors, finishing trim, vinyl flooring.