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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

The property in question is 8 units and has been poorly managed; they don’t collect the rents on time and sometimes not at all (so I have been told by seller) and have a lot of deferred maintenance and offer below mar...

Hello!  I am actively looking to buy my first 2-4 unit investment property! I have found a good cash flowing 3 unit deal, but it has no appliances (Dishwasher, stove, oven microwave, washer, dryer, and fridge/freezer....