I am getting ready to build a house for myself which will have quite a bit of glass in it, some of it floor to ceiling.  I would like to get something that will insulate well in the Texas heat but still have a nice de...

H, does anyone know of resources that could help a landlord when the tenant skips town without paying months of rent? My friend  owns her property out right and it seems all known resources are for owners with an acti...

Question -

When you purchase a property at trustee sale do the mineral rights also convey?

My Guess -

Take a state like Texas for example. When you purchase a home in Texas if the mineral rights do not convey th...

Have you installed any energy savings devices in your STR properties?We have a 4400 sq ft 6 bedroom cabin that just had an $800 electric bill.We have 2 HVAC systems and an inline dehumidifier. These run alot in the su...

I'd like this thread to be a place where we compile a list of the major tax deductions available to a real estate investor. Since I do flips, I do not get the benefit of depreciation, but here are a couple of good on...

I currently have a duplex under contract in Northern NJ that has an oil tank underground in the front yard. Per my attorney, this should be a deal breaker if the seller isn't willing to remove. Since oil tanks and old...

I am interested in doing STRs in NYC (I live here) because I see how much tourism is here year round.  I see people all over my neighborhood (in Queens) with luggage and there are many listings even though there are a...

I just wanted to say hello to the Bigger Pockets community. It's nice to be here.

I'm a real estate investor (residential rehab, wholesale, buy and hold) with property in southern Illinois, nort...

How to always get lowest cost electricity?We looked online onhttp://www.powertochoose.org/we see that cheapest plan are mostly for 3 months.Whats best strategy?Is it best to look at above website every 3 months ans si...

"Going green" has always been seen as a move that can bolster company image and improve environmental quality. As well, it can have positive health benefits for the occupants of a building.

However, it is also consid...