Hello there BP Family! Let me preface this forum post by saying that no one is an actual dummy when first starting out, but to grab your attention I had to use something good :) 
Cap rates, gross rent multipliers, ca...

Looking to Bigger Pockets community for some ideas and advice about what comes next.I'm finalizing my 9th investment property this month.  I started with my first investment property purchase in September of 2016.All ...

Hey everyone,Does anyone have any rough estimates for a chimney cleaning and lining? My chimney supports two furnaces and two water heaters in the basement of a 2 story building. I just had someone take a look at my c...

Is depreciation part of the calculation to determine whenther a property is rented for profit or not ?  The IRS says a profit exists if "your rental income is more than your rental expenses" -- but is depreciation con...

Tenant has mentioned it twice now, “after initial inspection [no mold test was done then]” – suspicion of mold.I do not doubt it, because I have seen a few cracks and need for regrading.We do not close on home until J...

I'm getting mixed responses from lenders on a cash out refi on a property I own outright in WV. It should appraise for about $75K and I'd like to get $50-60K out of it, 30 year/fixed, Fannie/Freddie. I've been turned ...

a tenant in one of my rentals claims the house has mold issues.  this home is probably 100 years old like most of philadelphia homes.  i have been vigilant in all repairs at the house.  the house, like most, always ne...

I closed on a 3/2 1039 square foot SFR this week .... I'll get a tenant via lease/option. It has its original 1957 electrical panel which is functional minus the following according to inspector:

• A breaker is se...

How do you calculate the valuation of a mobile home park that is empty and with X lots ready for rental and Y lots “possible” but without road and utilities setup? I’m used to running cashflow and cash on cash ROI ana...

We've all been thinking about the value of college education as tuition rises, wondering if the time spent and outcome is worth it. There are trades schools, a plethora of online courses, and as most investors know, t...