Ben Torres
First Time Home Buyer Looking to Network in Chicago!
Hey BiggerPockets community! A new job opportunity has me heading over to Chicago and I’m itching to finally jump into my first house. I’ve been looking around the forums to start gathering some info on the area and w...
Amy Canfield
"STR Favorite Things" - Pretend you're Oprah
We're closing on our first STR next month (yeah!) and need to get the property set up for renters. Please tell me about some of your favorite STR furnishings/kitchen items/bedding/towels/security gadgets/etc. Put on ...
Michael Peters
The dreaded my dishwasher sometimes leaks or doesn't clean call
About once or twice a month I receive a maintenance request for a dishwasher that's working but not quite right. Either its leaking occasionally, doesn't clean like it used to, or has a weird smell. Some are legitim...
Jimmy Lin
3 House Bundle in a C class neighborhood
Hello BP family, I hope you can help me analyze this deal. I have come across this deal in York, PA, involving 3 side by side single family homes. Two of the units are currently rented for $750 each, while the third...
P M
Evaluation Metrics for Ski Resort Property, Esp. with Intrawest?
Hi everyone- I am looking into getting a first property purchased in about 6-8 months. I have started looking at local real estate targeted at graduation students, mostly townhomes in the 85000 - 110,000 range.
Ho...
Janice Benevides
Tenant tried to unclog toilet by putting a long cable in it.
Tenant has caused me a major repair job. He tried to unclog the toilet himself by putting a long cable into the toilet. It is now wrapped up in the septic system. Plumber told me he has caused major damage. He put it ...
Michael Bennett
First Flip and having a hard time finding contractors
I am under contract with my first flip and am having a hard time finding contractors in Columbus Ohio. I have one contractor that I am interviewing today but I'd like to have at least two others that I can interview a...
Britt Hennings
Share numbers for first STR (small town, normal SFH)
I have the opportunity to turn my first home into a STR once moving into a new home. I have read all the blog posts, etc but would rather talk numbers with someone in a similar situation/in my area. I live far west of...
Marrio Barnes
Should I start a rooming house??
Hello BP members,I have been wrestling with the idea for the last few months on if I should make my next property a rooming house in Milwaukee, WI.Before everyone just screams a collective "hell no!", let me tell yo...
Jonathan Feliciano
Need Help Determining Rent
Hi BP Community,I'm conducting a rent analysis for my market here in Orlando, FL, and I could use some help.Currently, I'm looking at 2 bed and 2 bath houses near the University of Central Florida. According to Rentom...