I'm renovating a unit in my 5-plex (first multi-family rental property for me). We removed old disgusting carpet, and found fir (?) floors underneath. They have clearly been sanded many times and are kind of thin, but...
After 16 years of being in business its safe to say that going cheap isn’t always a smart move. Theres a difference between looking high and low for the most rock bottom prices from contractors that God him self could...
Hello BiggerPockets community,I was referred to this community by a local real estate investor in Colorado. I am moving in about 6 months from Colorado Springs to New York for work purposes. I currently own a property...
One of the lease for a rental is about to expire and would like to change from single family to rent by the room and try, to market for regular leasing we normally go to Zillow and advertise for free, but for rent by ...
How do you buy two rentals in one year? I was going to buy a owner occupied duplex with 3.5% down then buy an investment property using 25% down but my DTI ratio would not qualify for both mortgages in the same year u...
Hi everyone!! I need ideas on how to invest my $70k cash. A little about me, my husband and I are both AD military and stationed in Norfolk. We have 2 short term rentals, 2 long term rentals and also house hacking.My ...
Hey Folks, I'm sure the answer varies by market and experience, but I wanted to see what advice some of you may have when considering professional management and STR. Here is the situation: I am purchasing a 2BR/2BA c...
Good morning all!I am eager to get started with trying my hand at some house flips, and one of my concerns surrounds contractors.How do you get contractors on board in a market where they are struggling to find enough...
Can anyone tell me what tools/websites/resources you’re using to determine what markets you’re investing in? I just north of Boston and the deals don’t make sense. I am now considering out of state investing and I’v...
I’m evaluating my first deal and staying local (Washington DC) means high prices and low rents. I would tie up most most of my initial investment cash in a property that barely generates cash flow from what I see her...