Paul Aqua
Should I save money for a rental or use money to flip homes?
Hello! I have a little bit of money saved up and will have around 30K by the end of May. I know how to find great deals on rentals ( outside of California) but I also was wondering if it might be better to use that 30...
Steven Clough
New to BP forums from Lodi, CA
My name is Steven Clough, I'm an aircraft mechanic specializing in the restoration and rebuilding of WWII aircraft. I currently live in Lodi CA, but plan on moving to the Missoula Montana area in the next couple month...
Divya Prasad
How to narrow down locations for long distance investing for LTR SFR
Happy hump day to the incredible BP community! My husband and I work in CA Bay Area. We are looking to diversify and expand our real estate portfolio by investing in long-term single-family/duplex rental properties ou...
Greg Baker
Certificate of Occupancy - Certified Lead Paint Inspector and Work?
Recently purchased a SFH in Rochester, NY to convert into a rental. We applied for the certificate of occupancy and got flagged in nearly every single room for the WINDOW SILL/SASH with the following code violation:T...
Richard T.
Uninhabitable rental
Greetings all,
My first investment property has become a victim of Superstorm Sandy.The one family house is now without electric, heat, or hot water.It will likely be months until essential services are restored.My t...
Ryan Neris
Need some advice on multifamily
Hello everyone,Let me preface this by saying I know enough to know there are many different variables but let's assume I don't know anything.I'm looking for general advice on two potential deals:I'm living in a duplex...
Langston Carr
Down payment options
I am a local realtor and investor based out of Little Rock, AR. I am considering making an offer on a 3/1.5 home that is just under 1000 sq ft. I’ve personally ran the comps and they come back to about $68K, $71K max....
Andy K
Sewer line backup happened twice due to tenant negligience
Hi all,We have a rental property, where we had a sewer line backup happen in February last year. The sewer water came out of the toilet on the first level and destroyed the carpet, drywall, etc. Had to call the insura...
Joyce Kim
Order to comply and Tenant eviction
Hi, I'm a new landlord and I am in a deep trouble. I'm in a dire need of this community. I've purchased an old house (built in 1937) in August 2021. I've gong through a significant renovation involving almost half of ...
Kyle Press
Started, what next?
Hello all,I've been a BiggerPockets member for quite some time now, and on SEP 30 marks my one year anniversary of being a homeowner. For all intents and purposes you can call me a "military investor". I am a Submarin...