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Benjamin Sulka Paying a Contractor Before the Work is Done
2 April 2023 | 49 replies

BP, Recently, a friend of mine was having his flooring replaced and he paid the contractor IN FULL before any work was done. The contractor now won't get back to him and hasn't shown up for work two days in a row. I w...

Rick E. Responsibility for babysitting servicemen / installers?
28 September 2013 | 7 replies

I own and self-manage four single-family-home rentals. I had a situation recently come up where a property's refrigerator's (actually just the freezer side's) compressor died.

The earliest a new refrigerator...

Lev Bass Ok to ask tenants to pay part of new washer's cost?
22 September 2009 | 8 replies

The washer needs to be replaced. It's a front loader. Tenants prefer another front loader, which would be about $500. Top loaders cost about $300. Is it ok to ask tenants to pay half of the difference if they have a s...

Chris K. Best appliances for short term rental properties ?
16 November 2021 | 18 replies

Looking for someone with experience for this question:What are best appliance companies for short term rental homes (heavy use, durable, low maintenance etc).FridgeStoveDishwasher Microwave

Patrick Sullivan Investing in Mexico's Riviera Maya (Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Can)
23 February 2023 | 3 replies

Some information that I wish I had known 5 years ago...I have now invested in a few properties in Tulum and the surrounding area. One thing for N. Americans to note is that you are REALLY taking a chance if you buy p...

James De Silva Evaluating a lender for investment loans
15 October 2014 | 1 reply

Dear Bigger Pockets,I'm in the process of getting pre-qualified, so I can get out there and start investing. There are many lenders all vying for our business and each have their ups and downs. How do you evaluate the...

Maya Cohen Cost per sq for SFH & MFH - 2025 estimates?
22 January 2025 | 4 replies

I've been searching for up-to-date estimates of the cost per sq ft for new construction of SFH & MFH in Philadelphia in 2025. For a land cost of $150k, how would you think about how much the completed home would n...

Molly Plude Haul off old appliances
25 February 2021 | 5 replies

Hello landlords, who do you use to haul off old appliances out of the property? Looking for recommendation, need to replace old appliances soon in my condo, never done this before need a little help. I'm down here in ...

Bola A. My first eviction experience
1 December 2019 | 7 replies

This is my first eviction experience, eviction notice was sent from my lawyers office and delivery confirmed. I haven't heard from my tenant, my lawyer told me to wait and he will file eviction papers if they did not ...

Sergey Perevalov Modular Home (not mobile) Cost? Permits? Winter Haven,Central FL
4 March 2017 | 16 replies

Hi BP!I recently got a lot in Winter Haven, FL (central Florida) with a house in a bad shape (rehab will not be cost effective) and I am thinking about putting a new modular home on the lot. - Does anybody know if you...