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Anson Fauchier First investment property questions
28 March 2024 | 7 replies
remember your first home is not your forever home, it's your first rental so it doesn't need to be everything you want.look for homes where the bones are good, but cosmetically needs love. don't by pre 1960 if you can help it. you'll end up just having to replace all the guts like plumbing and electrical at some point. it's inevitable. look in areas where the path of growth is headed, but might not be currently. think 5 years out. look for resources like your local chamber of commerce to see what businesses are coming in and where. your city planning office should also be on your call list as they can help show where most permits are being pulled for development. follow the money. go to local investing meetups. crowdsource local knowledge and form meaningful relationships. those who've gone before you typically will help out and help you avoid the mistakes they've already made. onward.
Josh St Laurent Favorite STR Property Management Software?
27 March 2024 | 14 replies
I used Breezeway but it bugged a lot so I switched to Turno and it's all smooth sailing from now on.I agree with the earlier post stating there's a learning curve to all software but it's worth it.
Komal Sekhon Dad invested ~2009 and made good rental income in our town, impossible for me now
30 March 2024 | 45 replies
Then put $80k into it for roof, electrical and sewer upgrades.   
Trevor Richardson Reno NV - Housing is appreciating in 2024
27 March 2024 | 0 replies
And here's why:Key Takeaways:1) The market is following the original year-over-year appreciation trendline from 2014 upwards, indicating sustained growth and stability.2) Supply issues in Reno's housing market are once again in focus, emphasizing the need for strategic solutions to address housing shortages.3) Exciting developments, like Tesla's massive expansion to manufacture electric semi-trucks in Northern Nevada, will further strain housing availability, signaling continued demand.4) With increased home prices, we anticipate a ripple effect on rental markets in both single-family and multifamily sectors, driving up rents due to housing unaffordability.For California investors in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento the proximity of Reno and stability of investments are attractive. 
Tonya Keels Non conforming Duplex
27 March 2024 | 3 replies
There are two separate electric meters on the property with a well for water.
Simon W. Biggerpockets Membership Plus
26 March 2024 | 2 replies
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Justin Brown Finding off market properties
28 March 2024 | 37 replies
However, I ended up getting a property that needed a new roof, water and sewer main, new electrical, and some plumbing work.
Chris Ross Delayed Financing/cash out refi lenders for Memphis SFR
27 March 2024 | 14 replies
Although to me plumbing and electrical are the most critical components of turnkey so it’s a bit concerning this came up on inspection for a turnkey property. 
Evan Krepps New to REI - anyone had success recently with a BRRRR in the downtown Denver area?
26 March 2024 | 3 replies
LVP floors, Exterior Paint, Interior Paint, updates to electrical, etc. 
Chris Dee Would you do this deal if you were me?
26 March 2024 | 5 replies
Short-term not allowed by city.Condition: Built in 1930, All units are updated, newer roof, new windows, new foundations, new sewer, new electric/plumbing.