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Daniela R. Pros and cons of buying single family home with "gas" heating?
6 November 2021 | 50 replies

This is only my second post in bigger pockets. I am a first time home buyer, and the first one to buy a house in my family. I am free of debt and after lot of hard work saved up for a downpayment. But I am still learn...

Pete Winslow Closed Second Deal!! Which Project to Start With?
20 November 2020 | 4 replies

I am closing on and moving into my second property today! I have a lot of ideas of what I would like to do to add value, but not sure where the best place is to start.  I am experienced with renovation and I am planni...

Andrew Clark Limiting Stove And Oven Use - Tenants using it to heat house
25 January 2013 | 23 replies

I have a handful of rooming houses with a very interesting clientele. Now that it is getting colder, tenants have started using the stove top and ovens to heat the house.

I've had more than one $400+ bill (with only...

Dado Vucak STR Automations for Self-Managers
21 September 2023 | 23 replies

Hey all - For those of you self-managing your STRs, what kind of automations are you currently using to make life easier? My List:- Auto Generated Smart Lock Codes (built-in integration through channel manager) - Set ...

Ronald Perich Increase monthly cash via solar power?
2 September 2015 | 26 replies

I have been listening to the podcasts with regularity - they are great for a person on the go! One area that interests me is the idea of more cash flow by bringing in other sources of income.I'm wondering about the us...

Michael Noto Electric Heat in a Rental
30 June 2019 | 23 replies

Wanted to see what other landlords thought about this situation.

We are buying a distressed 3 family that has 3 apartments: 1 bedroom in the basement, and 2- 2 bedroom units.

The basement apartment has ...

Ryan G. Whacky appraisal logic on Cash Out refi?
15 February 2022 | 8 replies

Hi all, 
I'm doing a cash out refi, and the appraised value is "okay", but I think it's off by about 20k; which makes a huge difference in the cash out value. Essentially, there are 4 adjustments the appraiser is doi...

William Yeh What projects within a rehab produce the best ROI?
16 March 2015 | 14 replies

Hey BP,Curious if anyone out there can chime in on what specific projects within a rehab produce the best ROI. Obviously this assumes that there aren't major infrastructure items to be addressed (ie. functioning roof,...

Brad Gibson Any input on buying Multi with utilities that arent split?
3 June 2015 | 10 replies

Hello fellow BPers, I am looking into buying a Tri-plex that doesn't have any of the utilities split up. The current landlord rents to a farmer who pays all rent and utilities for his 3 employees living in the apt. So...

Tiffany S. Closed On My First Rental (BRRRR)
15 March 2017 | 7 replies

Thought I'd share my first real success story. I've been dabbling in other peoples' projects since last July. I also have been reading and researching everything I could get my hands on. I began looking for my first r...