I want to build a 2 story 1750 sq ft house, 4 bed 3 bath, with mid-grade finishes, in West Los Angeles. It will be built on a flat lot.What is the avg construction cost (or maybe a range), per square foot? What about ...

I am renovating an older small house. The house has an 'off' smell, I suspect from years of renter traffic and who knows what. There is nothing obvious creating it, I've been under the house. I'm wondering if anyone h...

Hello All,First post! I’m 35, and I'd like to create residual income that I can depend on within the next 10 years. I’ve been listening to the podcasts, researching online and getting my financial house in order. I’m ...

I am starting to get into real estate investing. There is a 4/2 1900 sq property that has piqued my interest. I can probably get this property for about $178k and the ARV range given by zillow is from $217k to $302k. ...

Hello BP,I recently came across some derelict properties in the Delridge neighborhood of Seattle and was able to (with the help of the owner of a nearby shop) track down the owner, who said that they were actually sel...

The main question I'm asking here pertains to what they should do with their house, but really we need to put together a plan for their retirement. At 59 and 57, they're getting a very late start. **Overall Picture***...

Greetings all.I have recently fell in love with sail boating. Along with knowing a couple of distant people that are successful in real estate, I figure what better way to fund a sail boating life. I could get enoug...

Hi everyone! Wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to Bigger Pockets but not new to real estate! I've been a real estate agent for many years working with developers specializing in mixed use development, land, and c...

The prior owners in my rental property must have been smokers. We have cleaned, primed, and painted the walls, cabinets etc. However we still smell cigarette smoke, so it must be in the carpet. We have steam cleane...

I may finally have a big breakthrough in my flailing little, mostly unsuccessful REI career, and am seeking advice.  (I currently only have one long-distance rental and am also doing a live-in flip).  Through the powe...