Jian G.
Do I need a permit to convert existing garage into a bedroom?
The two duplexes we just acquired has 4 single car garages. I want to convert them into all bedrooms. Here in San Diego California Do I need a city permit to do so? assuming it does, Can I have a General Contractor to...
Emil Pinlac
Nailing the Basics: Best Practices to Increase Value of Home
Hi Everyone - I'd love to hear everyone's tips and tricks when it comes to increasing the value of your investment home - either for aspiring tenants who want to live in your property, or in a modest "flip" sale situa...
Account Closed
Steps for Broker License in Illinois - While Working Full Time
Hi Everyone, I've been enjoying the forums and podcasts, though haven't come across any specifics to my situation below:I live in the Chicagoland area and interested in getting licensed as an agent. I'm planning to co...
Derek Morrison
Do I have to show my property to everyone?
I'm rereading Brandon's book on Managing rental properties and he mentions that you need to give everyone an opportunity to apply, even if they don't meet the minimum criteria you have set. Do I also need to show my p...
Ruben Prieto
Motivated Newbie from San Antonio
Hello All,I'd like to say hello to the community and thank everyone for the incredible amount of information available. I've been a landlord for a few years but am now venturing into rehabbing homes. My mantra is to...
Cameron C.
LLC Friend Local Lenders
Hey BP,
BACKGROUND: I currently live in the South Side of Pittsburgh, PA. Recently acquired my first SF rental (house hack) that cash flows $900/month via a 3% conventional with a pretty substantial loan balance. I h...
Kristina Anderson
Backpay for Water & Sewer?
Hi Guys - Our tenants are responsible for their water and sewer. Last spring, due to a change of hands in property management (outside of our control; our PM sold to another), our tenants were not billed for the Febru...
Randall Owens
Construction Bids for basement
BPs community,
So I have had four contractors come out and do bids on a basement that I am planning to convert into a legal third unit. The bids have been very inconsistent with numbers ranging as low as 45k to as h...
Micah Watson
Hello from Greenville, MI
Hello,I have been a follower of the bigger pockets podcast since 2017 and I think it’s time to begin connecting. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Micah. My interest in real estate began in 2011 when I was work...
Kevin Danikowski
Looking for info on Condo Package Deal
I can't find forums on bigger pockets discussing condo package deals, so any insight possible would be appreciated! I'm looking at a deal to buy around 10 condos (in chicagoland all 1x1 / 2x1) where I would own majori...