Yixue Zhao
What's your thoughts on old homes? (built in 1830)
Hello friends! I'm new to real estate investing and this is my first post :) Like many of you, I got inspired after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and then started reading real estate books recently and I'm ready to make a...
Benjamin Lenz
Handling utilities for multiple "units" in a single family home
Hey there, BP! I'm house hacking my SFH in Walnut Creek, CA. I live in the attached ADU above the garage, which has a private entrance. The main house where my tenants live also has a private entrance. Currently split...
Justin Whitfield
Negative cashflow property - What would you do?
I own a 5 unit apartment building. It really is a very old house (I would guess built in the 1920's) that was converted into apartments sometime in the 80's. This property has a huge hassle factor and is a headache.T...
Ally Kumar
53 year old duplex, too old as an investment?
Considering a duplex that is 53 years old, has not had plumbing or electric upgrade. Recent inspection provided by seller indicates minor issues with plumbing and makes note of older electric. Needs a new roof (that w...
James H.
rehab costs creeping up
Hey Guys,
I recently bought a new rental property and am in the process of rehabbing it to rent it. Generally, I buy the lowest cost of whatever-it-is that I am replacing so long as it is durable. However, As I go th...
Marlia Stone
Investment Property Gone Bad
Hey BiggerPockets, I’m here for any advice that you can give me on my current situation. I recently purchased my fist Duplex property in July 2021. The property seemed like a great investment with minor cosmetic issue...
April White
CPA vs DO IT YOURSELF
Hello Everyone,I just recently started a business this year to do LTR, and started fixing up a little house in the back of the property as well but ran into plumbing and electrical issues that cost more than expected ...
Rich Hupper
Looking for historic grant money
HelloI recently purchased a historic building and I am trying to find grant money to rehabilitate the historic components of the project. I have already been granted some money from the community preservation committe...
Kevin Zhang
3D Printed Houses - will we see housing price plummeting?
Hi BP CommunityI kept reading the news that 3D printed houses are taking off (first in NYC, now in TX). See below link. How is this going to affect the house price? And what actions should we take now? https://www.goo...
Cinnamon Johnson
First time landlord end of Lease issues, please help.
Tenant wants to know how much her last month's rent is. I use Zillow and it's showing the full amount which is $1250. However. Tenant's lease was from 10/17/22-10/16/23. Should it be pro-rated or the full amount? She ...