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So I'm purchasing an investment property where the previous owner had it rented. It has a lot of scuff marks on the walls, both the bedrooms, should I re-paint the rooms or do I have to re-paint the whole house to mat...
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For owners of rental properties wishing to avoid the passive loss rule (earning over $100k), you must work two hours a day related to the business e.g. renovating, searching, buying, etc. How about maintaining a websi...
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I currently have a 23 year old water heater in an 8 unit building. The inlet and outlet areas on the water heater are corroding, and when last checked, appear to have water pooled around them. I would rather have it r...
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Hello my name is Kofi Ankamah. I currently live in Arlington, Texas and I’m looking to start building an investment team. I am new to bigger pockets so any way you guys help will be much appreciated! Hope to get some ...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $698,000
Cash invested: $260,000
in process building two 2 BR 2 BATH ADUs on property yielding the 16500 whe...
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I have 12 units that we are doing a combination of short term (less than 30 day), mid-term (30 - 364 days) and long term (1year plus) rentals. We are looking for a software suite that can help with budgeting and plan...
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There have been many threads recently debating the merit of this supposed rule. I think MUCH of the disagreement is about:
1. When the "rule" should be applied
2. What the definition of the "rule" is
Let's try to...
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today will be one week since i sent my first postcards to absentee owner. Im getting some good call backs from interested motivated sellers and some well just telling me to kick rocks. Today i will attempt to call al...
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Buying Real Estate in Florida: End of 2024 or Wait Until 2025? I think now is a great time to buy real estate in Florida. With high interest rates, there's less competition and more stable prices. You can refinance ne...
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Hello Everyone,
I have been a part of Biggerpockets for a while now, but this is my first post on the forums. First of all I'd like to say hello to everyone, and second I'd like to have an important discussion. What...