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Hi Everyone,
I'm working on a gut reno in Newark NJ. Its a 2 family. I'm wondering if I should install cameras on the property as a security measure. The walls are open so now is the time to install a wired syste...
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I am looking at a property that makes sense with numbers although I am running into some folks that say it is a bad area. Does anyone else have experience investing in that area and how did it go?
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I have a rehab and flip property under contract. Nice house in a good neighborhood. The issue/potential opportunity: the house clearly has a foundation issue. I am not afraid of foundation issues and have rehabbed hou...
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I had a tenant die (of "natural" causes I believe) 3-4 weeks ago. Apparently her son decided that her apartment, in my building would a grand place for a meth lab.I found out about the dead tenant and the lab in the s...
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So I've been running into a lot of houses lately that have bowing foundation walls or other foundation problems (in my case it has mainly been from frost heave and poor grading on the exterior of the house) and have b...
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A few weeks ago we got robbed. They pushed in a window unit and got away with about $1,000 of tools.I had never lived in or owned a house with window units. We are adding central air so the window units are being re...
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Ok, so i'm new to real estate and bigger pockets and I am currently reading the ultimate beginners guide. I haven't gone through the entire guide yet but I figured that I would practice analyzing some deals the same w...
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Howdy! My name is Jacob and I'm looking to invest in my first property! I've read a few books and I've done a lot of research. There are so many factors to consider but I know some people can jump on their first inves...
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Hi Everyone - It may seem insignificant on the surface, but I'm actually struck by the fact that I'm finally posting on the BP success stories forum! As my title implies, 2016 was the year that I actually got off the...
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Hi,I am getting ready to relocate for work where my company will provide me a monthly allowance for living expenses as long as I have a permanent address that is away from the project location. I will also be moving p...