Don Hines
Well I never......
My current rehab is my first real experience using contractors. My wife chose one that I didn't like right away. He is too pretty and flashy. But, never the less; I have to sleep with her. So, we hired him for roof an...
Nick Gray
Replace Steam Heat with Electric Heat?
I am approaching the end of a 12-unit renovation in Derry, New Hampshire and I am experiencing some major trouble with the steam heat system. I am interested to hear some advice on how other landlords would proceed in...
Bryan Pham
How to transfer/open self-directed IRA account?
Hello BP,I am interested in switching my 401K over to a self-directed IRA. Does anyone on BP know how this process works?
John Arendsen
There Is Still Money To Be Made In 'Mobile Homes'
There Is Still Money To Be Made In 'Mobile Homes' In Today's inventory strapped San Diego Coastal real estate marketI am frequently asked if the market is still ripe for investing in old "Mobile Homes". The following ...
Olivier Mader
Refurbishing a batbroom Vanity
Just wanted to share a little bit about one of my current projects. I'm finishing up remodeling one of my rentals which was rented out for 5 years and now I'm getting ready to sell it. I usually replace vanities but i...
Lesley Resnick
Self Directed IRA questions
Happy Hump day,Is anyone using a Self Directed IRA? A number of the investors I work with have been asking to buy RE inside the IRA. Any insight would be helpful. If you are in that business, could you PM me.Couple...
Ken Van Haitsma Jr
Putting in offer using financing on home listed "Terms: Cash"
I've been on BiggerPockets for over 6 months now, and I finally just put my first offer in for my first investment SFH in Northwest indiana. It needs work before it is rentable, but the numbers check out, and when al...
Gary B.
Why did you choose REI over other business plans?
I'm curious what made you decide to get into REI. Was it your original dream career? Did you try other businesses before becoming an investor? Did you want something "passive" that would supplement your current 8-5...
Michael Carbajal
First flip under contract to buy at 20 years old
Hello everyone! This weekend i just got my first flip under contract to buy. I have came up with at least a dozen exit strategies, the last one being wholesaling. I got it under contract at 27k and the ARV is 125k. Ho...
Carl Graff
Screening Selection Criteria and big thank you
For of all thank you all for this great site that has made me so aware of the importance of doing things correctly. I particular I have (based upon the advice and input of others) created a Screening Criteria with sco...