Ben Ha
New Year plan and introduction
Hello everyone,
My name is Ben. I've been a long time lurker and have finally decided to start investing in real estate. I've been reading about the 2 percent and 50 percent rule and researched on different l...
Kimberly H.
Window replacement seems extremely HIGH Priced
It's a $2900 sf. duplex. I do have the option of just replacing the 10 pane windows which I got a quote for $2,000 just for glass replacement. I feel like I'm getting raped. Urggh! Anyone with replacement window ...
Jeff Goldstein
Replace single white appliance with SS?
We have a rental property that is about to be rented out again. All of the appliances are white and the oven is on it's last legs. I've read plenty of support for purchasing SS for rentals, but what about just one? ...
Cole Simpson
How Do You Research Your Occupancy Rates In Your Area?
Occupancy plays a very important role for those wanting to generate a notable income from short-term rentals. It goes without saying that bookings are your bread and butter – having an empty, un-booked property is obv...
Seth Ripley
Possible good deal in Syracuse NY 12 unit
I am a newbie but this property seems to be a good deal. Rent around this complex is $900/unit for 2 bedrooms. I see right now if the website is correct rent is around $575/unit. I am assuming it needs some rehab work...
Erika Unhold
contractor bid only gives labor cost-guesses on materials?
Hi All,I got a bid back from a contractor in Florida that is labor only. Seems like I have heard that you can make a rough estimate at labor, based on material cost (2-3 times materials = cost of labor). I have trie...
Leland S.
Frameless shower door
I was expecting this DreamLine frameless shower door to come in this week when I was going to put up my house for sale and over a week later they tell me it's back ordered. This door was only $500, but a custom compan...
Eric McAvoy
Would you do this deal?
Here are the details:Tripled listed at 125k and I plan on offering 117.5kP&I would be $570/moRental income: $1675 from all 3 unitsThe issue is the 25% down. I don’t have 30k but I could get it from investors. I’m ...
George P.
i hate
vacancies!tenant moves out (got married)- $1,100 - paint - it's a 1050 sq house with empty basement- $100 - clean the house- $1,200 - list with MLS - 1 month's rent . (dont even try to tell me i should list it on my o...
Brett Read
Property Analysis Scenarios
Hi BP!I'm looking for some advice on how many analytical scenarios I should consider and which scenarios should hold the most weight. I am currently analyzing deals in Providence, RI and I will be using a FHA 3.5% dow...