Grouting and caulking are essential, protective finishing touches for your home, especially during repairs or renovation. They’re time-consuming jobs that are easy to get wrong, so you may not want to do them yourself. Luckily, plenty of professional services are...
Windows are one of the most important elements of your home. They keep moisture, sound, and pollutants from the street out. They’re also critical for good insulation and staying cool in the summer and toasty in the winter. Also, well-maintained windows are important...
Repairing leaking pipes early is critically important to the structural safety of your property, as well as to the stability of your finances and your peace of mind. A leaking pipe left unaddressed can easily turn into a nightmare involving replacing structural...
Replacing or repairing a foundation is never a cheap or easy task. Sometimes, it is necessary step to prevent the house from being completely ruined sooner or later. It’s best to address any issues as soon as you notice them. To do that, though, it’s good to know what...
The secret to a smooth and visually appealing driveway is regular care and maintenance. Whether it’s asphalt, concrete, brick, cobblestone, or just gravel, a driveway is exposed to the elements all year round, and sooner or later, nature will begin to win the...
As wonderful as trees are on a property, sometimes you want or need to get rid of them. They can present a danger to your home (leaning dangerously or dying), block the sun too much, or not fit in in some other way. We don’t recommend DIY tree removals. Instead,...
Interior Door Installation Cost Interior doors are used to compartmentalize spaces, reduce noise pollution, and provide privacy. The costs of installing doors vary greatly based on the types of doors, door frames, trim replacements, fittings used for the job. Other...
Kitchen Demolition Cost Kitchen demolition costs significantly vary across the nation. Your overall budget will depend on the size of your kitchen, the kinds of work you want to be done, labor costs, and disposal costs. However, the national average kitchen...
Average Cost to Remove A Load-Bearing Wall The average cost to remove a load-bearing wall for a single-story home is between $1,200 and $3,000, and for a multi-story home, it is between $3,200 and $15,000. The average estimates do not include the cost of drywall,...
Water and moisture are the banes of almost all floors and houses in general. Not only can it ruin the look of your floors, but it can also cause severe structural damage. That’s why you should address water damage as soon as possible, even if it’s...
Carefully running the numbers on rehab costs is critically important for any flipping project. The floors in a home are one of the most important factors for prospective buyers. It’s clear why – they’re what people notice first, and defects are...
You have decided that your deck has seen its best days and that it now needs some TLC or replacement. If the deck is not a safety hazard or doesn’t have some serious problems (e.g., substructure faults, lots of rotting wood, pest infestation), you may want to consider...
You have decided to replace your wood deck and are now considering other deck materials to use. Fortunately, you can choose from many wood decking alternatives that provide you with a high-quality, strong, durable deck. These decks can vary in terms of life span,...
Sometimes you’re on a tight budget and need to put in a new floor. What are your choices in that situation? There are plenty of options – you can even get hardwood material for a low price if you’re willing to put in the work to finish it afterward. This article...
You’ve decided that you want a deck or patio, but you are not sure which one is cheaper. Maybe you have budget concerns or just don’t want to spend more money than you have to get the job done. Well, we compiled some information to help you in deciding between...
The structure holding up the flooring in your property is one of the most important things to get right if you want to flip it profitably. If floors are uneven, sagging, or otherwise damaged, potential buyers will (rightly) feel like they’d have to consider the cost...
Flooring is an important part of any fix-and-flip operation. A new floor can increase the property’s value and decrease the time it takes to sell it by making the house look cleaner and more visually appealing. But what is the cost estimation for floor repairs...
The real estate market is hot these days, with homes getting snapped up in days and bidding wars breaking out left and right. For wholesalers, this is a great time to do deals, as investor interest is high. Of course, some states and cities are better to wholesale...
You’ve decided to replace your roof, and now it’s time to take action. As you begin this stressful journey, you may want to be well-prepared to reduce the likelihood of any distressing surprises. Some things you should prepare for are the total cost of the...
As a real estate wholesaler, you perform a very valuable service. You help motivated buyers and sellers find each other in a very noisy market. The real estate wholesaler is not always looked at as a benevolent soul trying to make everyone’s life better. It may...
You’ve decided to sell your home to a real estate wholesaler. Now, you need to know what to ask the real estate wholesaler because they are not the same as real estate agents. Also, maybe you are hoping to sell your home faster and with less effort and money...
In this third installment of “How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost?” we focus on inexpensive ways to replace a roof, the average cost to remove and replace a roof, and the cost of other roof materials. For a comprehensive review of the topic, please review Part 1 and...
You’ve decided that you are going to replace your roof. Now, you are looking for roofing materials, roof replacement estimates, and ways to save money. Bravo! There are numerous ways to achieve your goal and do it in a way that doesn’t make you bleed money or leave...
You are most likely going to have to replace your home’s roof at some time. The average roof is designed to last 25 years but may last fewer years if the elements have been very unkind to it and/or the original work done was not of high quality. When this happens, you...
Wholesaling real estate can be a lucrative side income or full-time occupation. Connecting a seller and buyer and taking a “finder’s fee” without having to tie up your own capital in a property can be a great way to do deals quickly. But how do you start wholesaling...
If you own a multifamily residential building that needs work done on it, using grants to rehab them can help you cover the costs and is a great opportunity if you can make use of it. Of course, each grant has its own criteria for who and what properties can qualify...
Wholesaling houses can be a lucrative source of income if you have the skills to find properties and sell them with a good margin. After all, you’re not buying the property itself at any stage during the process, so you can make thousands of dollars just for acting as...
It’s a good idea to be on the lookout for opportunities to take part in large-scale grant programs. Among these are Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants. The program was started after the 2008 housing crisis and recession. It aims to provide funding for...
Grants are a great way to help cover the cost of purchasing or repairing a property. Some people, though, wonder if they’re too good to be true – they wonder if they’ll ever have to pay back real estate grants that they receive. Answering this question is good...
There has been an ongoing debate about whether selling real estate wholesale is legal. If you ask real estate professionals, you can get many different answers but often never the same answer. Real Estate Wholesaler’s Niche First, let’s look at the niche...
