Emerald Mojica
Seattle Area Native, living in Singapore
Hi everyone!My name is Emerald and I've been a long time lurker of the BP community. I started reading the BP website in 2011 and the podcast in 2014. Over that time, I've learned soooo much! I'm extremely grateful to...
Leland Barrow
Hello from Central Texas
Good morning BP! I have used BP as a resource over the past few years but never really engaged the community. I used to be a news junkie so part of my morning routine was reading the news. I decided recently that star...
Jock Tilghman
How to Analyze my first duplex numbers?
I’m new to Real estate and have an opportunity to buy a duplex for 440,000 in the local dallas area but before I make any decisions I wanted to know the best way to break a deal down so I can create cash flow.
Andrew J.
A Running Blog...A flip during COVID
Greetings, I have been a long time member of BP, posting here and there and listening to the podcast regularly.
As I am sure many have who are active on these forums, I purchase a distressed property in on Feb 28 lo...
Nick Gray
Emerging Real Estate Opportunities in the COVID Pandemic
I am real estate investor/agent from New Hampshire who, like everyone else, is looking for answers on how best to adapt to the current coronavirus outbreak. With 22 apartments of my own and no dependents, I have enoug...
Richard Pulido
Rookie in Rancho Cucamonga
Hello Bigger Pockets!
My name is Richard and I'm a starving college student who is starting a career in real estate investing (starting with wholesaling). I went to a guru seminar and that sparked a fire inside me..a...
Tony Hardy
3 Steps Small Owners Should Take in 2017
Inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and property taxes are just a few of the headwinds multi-unit property owners experience in a fluctuating market cycle. Many small owners may quickly react to these pressu...
Account Closed
Wrong Time for New Investors or Just have to work harder?
I'm just curious as to opinions/feedback from investors with any experience in Real Estate Investing whether it is a great deal of experience or a very minimal. Would any of you say this is the wrong time for a new in...
Clayton P.
Excel/Numbers spreadsheet formulas for repairs
Hey all!
I have ballpark estimates I use for what certain repairs to a property will cost, i.e. :
1 New window w/ trim: $220
Bay Window: 220 x 3
Exterior Door: $250
Framed P...
Jeff J.
depreciating laminate flooring
Carpet is depreciated over 5 years and new hardwood floors are permanently affixed to the property so it should be depreciated over 27 1/2 years. What about laminate or engineered wood flooring? Looking online it is...