Just curious about those who do their own painting. How long does it take you to paint an avg. size room. Let's assume:

- a 10x12 room
- ceiling one color, with a simple piece of moulding in the same color
- walls a ...

This is my first summer with my new property. The lawn service that my PM has contracted with is charging $135 for each mowing and cleanup on a 1.5 acre property. That just seems kind of high to me  -- although they a...

I’d like to share with you what we’re doing with our properties to mitigate COVID-19’s impact on our properties, with the hope that you can use some of these ideas and strategies on your own properties. If you have ad...

We had a LOW inflation report today (7/11/24), big win!! Today's low CPI inflation report helped bring mortgage rates and bond yields lower. Headline (total) inflation for the past month was negative, -0.1%.
Core inf...

Hello BP community,

I was talking to my contractor about a property I am looking to purchase in Northwest Philly.

Purchase Price $35k

Repairs $30k

ARV $90k

He could be interested in pu...

Hello all,

Although I am not new to BP, this is my first post. I am a real estate broker and a real estate investor. I run a traditional real estate team as well as buy, rehab and sell properties. Last year we bought...

My son's girlfriend who lives in Massachusetts was told on Friday by her landlord she had a week to get out. She is probably a 1-2 months behind on rent.  She has NOT been evicted or given notice to quit officially bu...

Hi guys!!! New to Bigger Pockets and looking for some advice. I randomly got turned on to the idea of land-lording/RE Investing recently. I want to eventually leave my 9-5 job (everyday sucks a little more of my soul ...

Hi Everyone, I took massive action and bought a Triplex for the purpose of STR.  I still have my full time job and debating if I can manage the rental at the same time to maximize profits or if I should hire a Propert...

I'm really curious how everyone manages their real estate portfolios/investments. I know lots of people here are part time investors, who also have a day job, family, ... etc.Managing a real estate business means you ...