Jennifer McElliott
Remodeling with Tenants in the unit
Hey all - this is the first time we're closing w/ inherited tenants... and the place is outdated and worn. The tenants are both (this is a duplex) on month to month leases that are under market but I suspect that's a...
Sean Kollee
inner city duplex post 21-28
I am skipping a lot of key material related to house building, but I guess anyone can check out my website for the full package. Here are some more summary posts lets try and throw a few more in here and go 21 - 28 a...
Carlo D.
Considering doing longer leases
Are longer leases a good option to consider? If I was considering a 2 or 3 year lease. And maybe offer no increase during that period or maybe a small increase below market rates. Is that a thing? Any disadvantages in...
John Thedford
A $300 Investment Saved Me Thousands Today!
I put a REO SFR house under contract in Cape Coral earlier this week. Today I had a professional home inspector come do a thorough check. He found several areas where water has been seeping in the house for some ti...
Christopher Boggs
First complete kitchen remodel. Need some advice
This is our company's first complete kitchen remodel. On the first few we just painted the cabinets, swapped out the hardware, new flooring etc. On this one we are going all out and doing a full remodel. I haven't fi...
Mindy Jensen
Announcing BiggerPockets Reviews - What is important to you?
Hey hey hey fellow BiggerPocketeers!BiggerPockets is always looking for ways to improve the site - and what we hear over and over is: What is the best solution for X? and Has anyone used X company?We've heard yo...
Daniel J Jackson
Pets for more rent or no pets for less?
Hello all:I just finished rehabbing one side of a duplex and have two great tenant candidates.OPTION A: Will pay $1,250 and has no pets. 2 adults and 2 young kids. Great all around.OPTION B: Will pay $1,250 + $75/mo...
Matt F.
How clean is clean?
My first tenants moved out the other day so I went over to the property today to change locks and do a few other things. I was surprised to see how dirty the property was. There was no damage to anything but they had...
Andrew Taylor
This Seems Like a Winner: What Say You, BP?
I'm closing in on my first REI deal, and I think I found myself a doozy.Sales price $2.6m20% DP = $520kClosing Costs = ~$39kLoan Amount = $2.119mGSI = $385,095Gross Income = $365,840Expenses = $140,778NOI = $225,062CA...
Andrew Rellinger
When to rip out carpet and install LVP?
Hello everyone,I recently purchased my first house and am seeking advice on a potential flooring dilemma. My plan is to live in the house for about two years, possibly engaging in month-to-month house hacking during t...