Peter Durant
Flooring choices for new unit
I've just closed on my first 2 family house and need to do some renovations to prepare them for rental. One of the choices I'm struggling with is the flooring. The house is in a B/C neighborhood. I'd like to remove...
Will G.
How to stress test your rentals?
I would like to know... when you analyze a potential rental property deal, do you "stress test"? for example:Crank your vacancy up to 12%? Figure you expenses at refi could go up x amount due to higher interest?Or doe...
Wess J.
Evaluate this rental
I found the property analysis tool, but that seemed more geared towards deciding whether to buy an investment property. My question whether to keep a property as an investment.
My wife and I currently own a 1,850sqft...
Meg K.
Kitchen floor? which is best for long-term
I would like to re-do the kitchen floor in a rental. The current one is only 12 years old but it's cheap tiles that crack on the corners. I'd like something that will last long--20-30 years. I put in laminate in my ...
Arianne L.
Real Numbers - Flip Sold in FL! Before & Afters & lessons
Hi All,Thank you everyone for providing such amazing content on biggerpockets. Here's hoping that my post can help others in some way. This is a property we bought off auction in Fort Walton Beach, FL. From purchase c...
Cade Andersen
First Flip Offer Accepted
Just got my first offer accepted on a fix and flip. It will mostly be cosmetic work no major renovations. Any tips or info anyone can pass along for my first one? Closing in about three weeks paying cash. Doing all t...
Ivan Vargas
Taking possession after foreclosure, looks vacant but not sure
I got my CT and went by the property, ring the bell and knock on the door no answer. Went back at night and no lights on or AC running. Place looks abandoned like a typical foreclosure. However I spoke to the property...
Brian Bohrer
Maximizing Wealth: The Dynamic Duo of Assuming Existing Loans and House Hacking
Hello to all my fellow House Hackers and Biggerpockets enthusiasts! I want to share with you a strategy that not only unlocks the benefits of assuming existing loans but also pairs seamlessly with another powerful wea...
Linda Weygant
Flooring Woes and Questions - Help and Advice Needed Please
Hi All,I'm having flooring issues I'm hoping somebody can help with. I'm in the middle of a full remodel and the carpeting and linoleum had to go - one due to pet odors and the other due to age and poor repair. I'm ...
Chuck Brickman
Earnest Money
I've been fortunate to talk with quite a few investors from this site and I often hear that it's not unusual for them to place 4 to 5 bids on houses in a month. Here's my question; if you give 1k, or even $500 earnest...