Jeb Brilliant
What's the problem with Detroit? Why Do Josh and Brandon rag o it so much?
Hi All,I found some $20k already rented properties in Detroit online last night and I'm just curious why everyone hates on Detroit so much. @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner why do you guys beat up on the city? Is it...
Joshua Dorkin
Diary of a New Construction Project
Back in March 2013, BiggerPockets and J Scott collaborated to release two books -- The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs (check them out here if you haven't already). As part of the book ...
Jamaal Gibbs
My Fix and Flip HORROR story: NIGHTMARE Rehab
***LONG STORY, but it's worth the read if you're a newbie fix and flipper. Skip to the bottom for the lessons. Learn from my mistakes!!***Currently doing a flip that has been nothing like I expected and super stressfu...
Max T.
Mystery Smell - What could it be, how to fix?
The property is a rowhome, partially connected on both sides.
The smell is strongest on the RIGHT side of the house towards the front inside the finished basement.
This is the side that has access to the outgoing wa...
Kyle Doney
Buying a home that has been unoccupied for years
What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works whe...
Jeff Filali
Why do so many Landlords not maintain their properties?
I've only been in this business a few years, but have purchased a lot of deals. Mostly from motivated homeowners, and bank foreclosures, which I understand and expect many of those to be in bad condition. But lately...
Russell Davis
First Flip Offer / Counter Seller Shenanigans PropOffers.com
New to the Bigger Pockets community and starting our journey into real estate investing. We thought we would start with a flip. Found a house that we could pay cash and offered. It is a foreclosure and the offer proce...
Mark Allen
Any tips re: aligning interests when partnering w/ builder?
I've got a good long-standing relationship w/ a guy who owns a commercial construction company. He's got a diverse and skilled staff on his payroll, and I know they've got the ability to do any sort of work that mi...
Philip Schultz
Buying first property...in the hood?
I'm saving up some capital right now and hoping to purchase my first rental property in a couple months.
I'm from Houston so as many know, the market is crazy and full of investors.
I've been looking at starting in ...
Lesley Resnick
Is this a SCAM? Lease option sub-let
I have a 2 properties for sale, see market place. I have gotten 4 phone calls this week from people who want to lease my property with an option and sub-let it? None of them are local or know the area. They said th...