We really are considering a bulk sale (Although to maximize our price we may have to do a 3-5 phase take down at $45,000 (3 phase) to  $49,000  (5 phase) take down for a builder to digest.Typically we would do a 1031 exchange even though the market is tight  (no reasonable deals on apartments), but I can usually dig up some dynamic properties with upside based on creative marketing.  

Addressing the physical issue of actually preventing dogs from digging under a fence, I'd suggest what I did at my primary home. 

You have to dig and dig some more and then dig again.

Rentometer is pretty good but when you want to dig deeper, see what else is on the market.

So, I look forward to digging deep for my dreams by lifting you up to reach your own!

Hi fellow BP’ers-My name is Dustin Clark.I’m a prospective REI investor in Watertown, NY – the “real” upstate.I’ve spent the past few months quietly behind the scenes soaking in as much real estate information as possible including BP podcasts, forums, webcasts, all the free books from BP, reading other books (Rich Dad J), webcasts, etc.I’ve spoken to a few local investors about their strategies and after much discussion, my wife and I have settled in on BRRRR with the stipulation of our all-in costs being less than 80% of ARV.We are using a HELOC for up-front cash to get the deals and work done and would refi once the improvements are done and we’re at our full ARV.After looking at several MLS listings using my own spreadsheets, digging in several layers on a vacant house just down the road only to come to a dead-end (bankruptcy, divorce and foreclosure… eek), we are taking another step towards getting our first one under our belt which brings me to my question(s).I’ve been drawn to an 1880 duplex in Watertown that has a new roof, newer windows, newer siding and that’s about it.The house is a 6 bed 2 bath (3/1 each side) with a good overall layout (coming from someone with no experience…).The problem lies in the inside.The furnace and hot water heater are newer which is great but it needs a complete gut of the kitchen and bathrooms and the plaster walls and ceiling are in very rough shape.The plaster is my primary concern and turns out is the largest item in the rehab costs.I “unfortunately” have the ability to do all the repairs myself but I do not have the time as I am a full time + civil engineer.My experiences in and out of work do give me a great handle on what needs to be done and a pretty good idea on costs.As I mention however, this plaster issue is one that I have not dealt with.I’ve tore-off and re-sheetrocked but never repaired or sheetrocked over.I think the best solution is to drywall over the walls with ¼” drywall, and tear-off the ceilings and drywall.Here’s the deal in a nutshell:Current asking price - $35,000Repairs (not including plaster) - $37,000Plaster repairs - $15,000Misc/contingency - $5,000Total rehab cost - $57,000Potential rent - $800 * 2 = $1600Estimated ARV - $80k - $85kWith our strategy, we would need to be in to this at no more than $64k making the purchase price $8k.With the current asking price, this seems crazy to me…A few pics below show the kitchen and dining room.The dining room pic makes the plaster look much better than it actually is.I’d love to hear from you guys on our approach, the deal overall, the plaster repairs/fix, etc.Thanks in advance!

Doing listing agent work you're going to have to really dig in if you want to make this work.

Hi there,I already own a few rental homes and I am digging more into investing.

My question is where is the best place to start digging for information about the properties that I have found?

@Julius King you need to dig around BP and you'll see plenty of life for the NYC area.