Hello, I am new to RE and have a question that I need answered. I have some equity in my home and am looking for the best way to utilize my money. I currently plan on remodeling the kitchen and bath then renting prope...

Hi I'm just getting started using Bigger Pockets. I am a new real estate agent working out of the East Side of Providence. My family has a long history of carpentry and I'm trying to specialize in the aspects they may...

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I'm evaluating a duplex deal right now in Kansas City, Missouri. It's my first ever multi-family deal, so learning a lot right now.
The broker says that tenants pay gas & electricity, and the owner pays ...

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I am fairly new to investing and am looking at purchasing a duplex that is bank owned. Current, long-term tenants in place. One issue I don't love about the current ...

I'm working on a deal in Norfolk and inspection is a contingency. The seller agreed to keep the electricity on but he won't turn back on gas & water. The house was built in 1950's and I just want to make sure the ...

I was reading the "Credit Repair For Real Estate Investors And Tenant Buyers," on the biggerpockets website. In the "Building Strong Credit," section it mentions that you can build stronger credit by adding alterna...

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With all the costs associated with home ownership on the rise in utility costs and insurance, is it time to build stronger, alternative to stick, and more "green"? Or does going green really mean spending g...

I am a property manager from Chico, CA.  I have a client who has solar panels that are paid for on his house.  There are two units, one is a main house and then a separate back house that will be rented out separately...

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When operating say a ~50 unit multifamily with single water meter, what are some strategies that can be used to offset water bill onto tenants?
The property that I'm underwriting is going through $70/unit ea...

Im new to the site, and have begun analyzing properties, educating myself and building cash reserves until I’m ready for my first deal.
I've found a duplex a few mins from where I grew up (Philadelphia) that comes ou...