![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/622376/small_1621494005-avatar-lloyds4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Economic Update (Monday, November 30, 2021)
The shortened Thanksgiving week was a relatively quiet period for our econo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/922448/small_1621505603-avatar-nathanm114.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Yesterday, I just closed on our second multifamily deal. I can honestly say that almost every part of this deal was influenced in some way by what I have learned on this forum, in the webinars and, especially, on the...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2121806/small_1694567281-avatar-robertt452.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, I am new to the forum but not exactly new to landlording or rental houses. I have been a "part time" landlord for the last 8 years and have 3 rental houses. This started as supplemental income and I've learned ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/889465/small_1646193001-avatar-dylpykl.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My friend who also invests in another market in Texas suggested that we plant a tree or two in the backyard of our new rental, says it is little cost now for a good return later. Thoughts?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1093980/small_1724687473-avatar-kphomereno.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm looking at a property in Philadelphia that would need a full gut rehab. I want to BRRR it. Purchase price is 99k, renovation cost is ~100k. ARV maybe 270-280k. My question is regarding the appraisal value. It's lo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/716772/small_1621495985-avatar-roberte50.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Heres the short version for you who TLDR.I never bought a house before. Bought 2 in one day, 3 in one month. Learned all I needed to know right here on BP. Used all the calculators here on BP to figure out the deals....
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1823069/small_1621515877-avatar-richardr329.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP friends. I need your help on what to do with my rental.My monthly mortgage payment is greater than the rent I can get by $150 and the 2023 taxes are going up another $150/month.I’m sure this is a common issue...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/42507/small_1621407253-avatar-jkchapman.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I moved to DFW in 2005 about a year after law school and immediately purchased what I perceive as an expensive house. I spent way more than I should have and bought way more house than I needed. Like many people my...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/121491/small_1621417819-avatar-jim007.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am putting together my SOW for my first flip and want to upgrade the electric on the two story to grounded. Why? I want to put out a good product (that sells easy!) and it makes sense to me to upgrade the electr...