Meryl McElwain
Ask me anything about...Construction.
11 January 2022 | 115 replies
I’m doing a large scale remodel at my house and the cabinet costs definitely gave me sticker shock (45k).
Jeff Mitchell
Deprecation never taken and can't claim rental losses
28 October 2020 | 8 replies
Yes technically he has established a method of accounting (an impermissible one), and should formally request a change of accounting with all that implies, and it implies a lot.I would just be aware by the time you find someone competent enough to make the required calculations and the required filings grab hold of your socks and get ready for some serious accounting fee sticker shock.
Alicia Marks
QOTW: What holds you back as a female investor?
12 May 2022 | 57 replies
My realtor was shocked to see my final results on the first two projects.
Chris Harrington
I dropped the ball!
22 November 2015 | 9 replies
The tenants of both units are good people, hard working, pleasant, pay rent on time, etc. but have been accumulating junk outside.
Joe Martella
Feedback on Turn Key RE Companies
6 September 2015 | 54 replies
Overall, my experience was pleasant, but that doesn't mean it was hassle-free.
Will Barnard
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation
1 July 2008 | 182 replies
:shock: So investing in Australia is, of necessity, almost exclusively focused on anticipated appreciation.Many would say that yields are now unsustainably low and our market is set for a correction (and I agree), but even looking back over the past 40 years, our mainstream market has never been cashflow positive; the best it's done is come close to being neutral.
Zac P.
Should I convert to baseboard heating?
12 May 2023 | 33 replies
Lowes: Pleasant Hearth 45.7-in Dual-Burner Vent-Free Mink Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Fireplace with Thermostat $799You will want the $99 blower attachment with it.This is an easy alternative and attractive feature.
Brian Gibbons
Starting out - get a quick start this spring doing terms deals
28 March 2016 | 65 replies
I believe very few agents actually fill out "net to seller sheets" See and when they go to closing there shocked is a little they get with all the expenses.So selling on terms might be a good idea for the seller, if we could find a buyer that would rent for a while and then buy the property without an agent's commission or closing costs.
Stefanie Jensen
I want to buy a rental now, my husband wants to wait a see.
26 September 2017 | 183 replies
I am shocked at how some people are responding to you.
Terry Lao
90% of Bigger Pockets will never take action on REI
31 January 2018 | 78 replies
We guess we got paid for our ability to see the Value of a $20 Bill be offered in exchange for a $1 Dollar bill.Had a Sales manager try that " Close" early in my education in Sales.......Over time ( and I am still shocked when it happens) I realized that there are some people, who would not Give a $1 Bill for a $20...a $100 or other amount.