Alexandra Wenzel
First Posts Have that New Car Smell....
Hello Bigger Pockets!
I'm a long time podcast-listener and longer time dentist located in Cincy, OH. This coronavirus thing confirms my more recent suspicions that my career isn't perhaps as robust as I initially th...
John Hodson
Using Proforma Calculators
Hi All!I'm new to buy and hold investing. I'm using a excel spreadsheet that has a conservative 10% vacancy reserve and 10% maintenance reserve every month. I've spoken with turnkey companies that say they use a much ...
Edita D.
INCREASED water bill - should I be alarmed?
Hey guys!
We have a 4-plex in San Diego, CA, and the water bill went up from 250$ (60 day billing cycle) to around 400$... I am concerned that there could be some water leakage that can damage my property. W...
Stefan Mayerschoff
Tenant could be faking water / leak issue?
Short form: I suspect my tenants of "faking" water in the master bath / bedroom. We had redone the entire bathroom while living there, and did not notice any water issues. Tenant has been in 2 years with no water issu...
Cameron McNulty
Making the tenant fix everything
Hi all, this is a hypothetical question I have for you investors/landlords. Obviously, people have work order requests come up, and most of the time, its pretty reasonable requests that do require external assistance;...
Sebastian Giraldo
Screening your guest for the success of your STR business
When you’re developing a listing, one of the main things you have to think about is; who is going to stay on my listing? Who am I getting this place ready for? Because that’s going to help you decide what type of amen...
Joseph F.
Paint? Light Bulbs? Batteries?
My rentals are in NY state. I recently had a tenant move out after 18 months. The place was left in fair condition. I still spent several hours putting in light bulbs, batteries in the smoke alarms and CO detect...
Matt Pich-Maxon
70% LTV on Property #1 to qualify for conventional on Property #2
We bought our primary residence 10/06/2017. We found a Duplex that we would like to buy and make into our new primary residence using a conventional loan. I emailed a lender and she said I would need 70% LTV on our pr...
Remon Rasho
I must be doing something wrong / 30 days in
It's been over a month now and although I am closer to reaching my first deal, I have not achieved a deal yet. I am still very hopeful; however I'm just not there yet.
My biggest challenge has been that I am very.......
Jeromy Jordan
Insurance coverage-small commercial multifamily property
Hey BP Community,Question for the commercial multifamily investors out there. What type of insurance coverage are you using to protect your asset? What should I be looking for in a good insurance policy for a small co...