Chris P.
Basement ADU in Flood Zone
I'm looking at purchasing a Duplex and turning the basement into a 1-2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. It already has a kitchen area and bathroom built out, but unfortunately it never passed coding for a legal 3rd unit. (I thin...
Scott Jordan
Complete newbie excited to learn and get started
Hello Bigger Pockets members! My name is Scott, I am from Ohio, and I am here to learn more about real estate investment. I just turned 18 two months ago and have been thinking a lot about my future as an adult since ...
Maria D'Aura
inheriting tenants - one has a LOT of stuff
I'm buying a multifamily with long term tenants currently month to month. All want to stay and I'm planning to offer new leases once the deal closes. However, one has a near hoarding situation going on. I'm looking fo...
Lesley Resnick
Has the FIRE gone out?
The FIRE movement was really hot, no pun intended, early this year and I have not heard much about it. Has the corona virus and social issues moved it to the back burner?
I appreciate its goal and approach, except...
Chris Martin
What does southeast NC look like?
I used sensus and NC commerce data to try to get a handle on what the counties in the southeast NC forum look like. If you are looking for population growth, southeast NC is not the best overall place to be. Housing o...
David Casal
Financing More Properties
Hello everyone!I have built a decent portfolio since acquiring my first rental in December 2013. I now have 13 buildings with 37 units. I have been mostly buying cash properties that need work, fixing them up, and t...
Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation Methodologies - Key Differences
If you have hired a specialist to perform a cost segregation study of your real estate property, they will likely use one of the six most common methodologies recognized by the IRS. These methods include:
Detailed E...
Jacob Moncur
Instagram giveaway to boost direct bookings for STR?
Hey everyone! We recently purchased and launched an STR condo in Kauai and are thinking through a few strategies to try and boost direct bookings. Our top idea right now would work like this: 1. Setup an Instagram acc...
Steven Kinkead
Renting to retirees?
I purchased a small home in an age restricted (55+) community. I expect many of the potential renters will be retired, so their income will be from from social security, pensions, and savings.
Does the 3X rule (incom...
Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation Study Approaches Explained
If you have hired a specialist to perform a cost segregation study of your real estate property, they will likely use one of the six most common methodologies recognized by the IRS. These methods include:
Detailed E...