M Parsa
converting to individual water meters
I own a property with two duplexes and a house that are all on the same water meter. I spoke to the utility company and they said to split it up and put an individual meter on each unit would cost at most $8000. I a...
Rachel A.
Suggestions? How to screen tenants if realtor shows house
Rookie question...We just completed a cosmetic rehab on our first house and placed it for rent this week. I plan to self-manage, so I had hoped to show the house myself and personally meet any potential tenants. Fro...
David Morrison
Does anyone recommend a company called Evolve?
My question is: should I use Evolve to help me with my vacation rental.
I just bought a house that I am considering renting it out as a vacation home. The house is in Clairemont, San Diego about 4 miles away from...
Alex Washburn
Former Journalists - Real Estate as a Plan B
I am no longer in the #debtfreecommunity group so I am going to post this PLAN B win here because I know a few journalists interested in a similar path.Short back story: After viscerally acknowledging the challenges o...
Colin Carey
Best Rehab Estimate Techniques
Hi Everyone! I'm just getting started in my real estate career and one area I want to improve on quickly, is rehab estimation costs as well as the added value from it. I am not a contractor by any means and I understa...
Joel Kadlec
Sell or Hold?
Hey guys,I just recently discovered biggerpocktes and I am very excited to start investing in real estate. I think I will want to be a buy and hold guy with an interest in multifamily properties. I bought my first pro...
Tiffany Kung
Buying my first home in Seattle - advice needed!
Hi everyone!I'm new to BiggerPockets, and am looking for some advice!My husband and I are looking to buy our first home in Seattle, and in neighborhoods with good access to shops and restaurants. Our initial plan was ...
Aaron Wyssmann
How do you increase your belief?
So what I'd love to know is how you increase your own belief in what you are capable of accomplishing. As I look at those that are most successful in life…not just in terms of money but relationships, personal growth...
Christopher Lynch
Florida vs New Hampshire Short Term Rentals? ( Who Wins )
Hi All,
I have been researching the idea of putting together a STR portfolio and eventually raising capital once I can create a predictable system around buying and Cash flowing these assets. The big concern I have ...
Justin Carter
Out of State Investing
Hello, I am based in the metropolitan DC area and looking to invest out of state as this market is very expensive and it's hard to find a good deal. Does anyone have any experience investing in the Midwestern states? ...