Jorge Abreu
Maximizing Unit Potential & Implementing Effective Fee Structures
28 December 2024 | 1 reply
One effective strategy to maximize unit potential is to explore opportunities for adding extra units, especially in C-Class properties.
Benjamin Carver
Building an ADU in Raleigh NC: Here's What You Need to Know
6 January 2025 | 8 replies
And as investors we should know this, but always anticipate higher costs and longer waits.EXAMPLE Breakdown of Costs:Plan Purchase: $1,500Permitting Fees: $2,500-7,500Site Preparation (grading, utilities, foundation): $20,000–$30,000ADUs require separate utility connections for water, electricity, and sewer but you can tap into existing utilities at the primary houseIn Raleigh you CANNOT split lots fee simple, so setting up completely separate utilities would not allow you to section off the ADU as of nowYour ADU must be on a permanent foundation (no wheels, no ability to move the structure)Construction (labor and materials): $100,000–$150,000Low-grade: $150–$180/sq ft averageMid-grade: $180–$220/sq ft averageHigh-end: $220–$250/sq ft averageLandscaping/Finishing Touches: $5,000Total Estimated Cost: $125,000–$200,000You could easily spend $200k+ with super end high finishes, custom designs, complicated sitework, adding a second story or more sqft, etc.
Seth Church
From vagrant infested problem property to gold mine.
28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Investment Info:
Industrial commercial investment investment.
Purchase price: $110,000
Cash invested: $2,000,000
399 Helmericks Ave includes 3 warehouse/shops totaling 60,000 sq.ft. and office space ...
Carsyn Childress
Are wholesalers using BiggerPockets?
28 January 2025 | 16 replies
Since January I have added Introductory Calls as a means of growing my network.
Neil Narayan
Texas Dominates Nation In Job Creation For Third Year In A Row
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas as America's undisputed jobs leader for the third year in a row, with more jobs added in Texas in 2024 than in any other state.
Michael Overall
Utilities and Interest during remodel Basis or year deduction
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
Costs before that (during remodeling) are added to the basis.2.
Jill Young
85% LTV Loan for one property with 3 STRs in Texas
27 January 2025 | 10 replies
85LTV ask on a LTR rental is a tough ask, when adding an STR factor, nearly every lender will reduce max leverage by 5%.
Benjamin Bieber
Rent to Retirement
29 January 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @Benjamin Bieber: Listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts I hear the ads for rent to retirement all the time.
Mark Hu
Public auction for abandoned tenant property
25 January 2025 | 4 replies
Take pics of all the junk (I mean high class heirlooms, which is what you'll say in the ad) and put it on craigslist asking for offers.
Gustavo Delgado
why should we still invest in real estate?
4 January 2025 | 25 replies
I can add value to RE by adding a bathroom, renovating the kitchen, ADU, etc.