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23 September 2024 | 4 replies
On page 117 of Brandon Turner's "The Book on Rental Property Investing" he has a chart to calculate capex and I did my best to recreate this with more accurate prices (in the book he only budgets $5000 to replace a roof).
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22 September 2024 | 0 replies
Short-term rentals 3 miles away are going for $200-$250 / night and are always fully booked year-round.The area is near state parks and other recreational areas that bring visitors year-round, and the Pittsburgh area is growing.
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23 September 2024 | 29 replies
Currently, the largest multi-unit property I own is a 24-unit.
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26 September 2024 | 17 replies
If they have been asking the landlord to fix something for weeks and it still hasn't been done, they will let you know.As for finding a larger multifamily building, LoopNet and Costar are the largest listing platforms in our area.
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23 September 2024 | 5 replies
Pay off the smallest loan first, then work your way up to the largest.
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25 September 2024 | 14 replies
Visit the “largest” closing company in your city.
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21 September 2024 | 33 replies
One study stated is was cheaper to rent than own in 97 of the 100 largest cities.
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24 September 2024 | 27 replies
If you miss the 'old days,' you could always start your own platform—just know BP remains the largest free real estate investor education community in the world for a reason.Good luck with the new podcast.
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20 September 2024 | 39 replies
Landscaping has the largest ROI (of about 200%), adding a wood deck or a patio will also provide a big increase in value (100% ROI).Add living space, consider converting attic space, finishing a basement, or repurposing a large living area to add a bedroom without expanding the home's footprint - this will give you an average ROI of around 75%.
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20 September 2024 | 9 replies
Within a mile of you, you have three of the largest indoor storage companies with brand new, great looking facilities.