Joshua Dorkin
BP Update 6.5.2 - Simplified Private Messaging System
We're changing the way our Private Messaging system works. For the past 7 years, in order to send someone a PM, you needed to know their username, and had to enter that username in the "To:" field to send a message.
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Michael Shadow
Stains in cast iron tub
Ok we started to clean out an old cast iron tub and doused it with bleach and well after working on it for some time the bleach made all of these rust stains appear. How do you get rid of them? I tried scrubbing wit...
Andrew Cheek
Multi Family Parcel deal in Cincinnati. 7 property bundle.
Hello again Cincinnati BP!! I was curious at a high level how would we evaluate a deal like this listing from Loopnet?https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/Portfolio-7-Multifamily-Properties/24256250/To me the CAP rate is w...
James Edwards
Three Unit Multifamily Question
Just discovered a property locally while looking at single family. Listed at $145,000, assessed at $112k. Been listed a year and started at $165,000. Built it 1946, Converted into 3, 2 bed 1 bath, units. Supposedly H...
Brian Hansen
Expenses in Rental Calculator?
Hey hey! I'm new to BiggerPockets and investing so I'm trying to learn as much as I can prior to making my first purchase - in order to be knowledgeable about return. I'm using the Rental calculator here, but am not s...
Jay London
CRM Podio vs Freedomsoft
Ok guys I've read all your posts about which CRM you prefer and are using. I've watched both company videos. I know every person has their own needs in a CRM but I'm leaning towards Freedomsoft simply because "it seem...
Marian Smith
Does a SF rental have to meet current code in Texas?
Texas Property Code states explicitly how many locks and fire alarms are required in rentals. But I don't see anything about bringing an older house up to code. Specifically, if the door from the garage to the ho...
Satyam Mistry
Tenant Proofing Tips
🔨 Below are some methods I have used to help tenant proof rental properties I have in Omaha, Nebraska. Of course the number 1 way to tenant proof your property is to screen applicants thoroughly. However what are some...
Steve S.
Should I buy new door knobs for inside doors of rental?
House built in 1984Doorknobs on the inside doors appear to be original. They are in good condition (both the doors and the knobs) so I wasn't planning to replace them.Any thoughts? Not sure if this would add much va...
James H.
Why Wholesale Rather than be a RE Agent?
I notice a very large proportion of folks new to RE are (trying to be) wholesalers. I have not wholesaled (sp?) but it sounds like a lot of darn work. Yet, to become an agent, you just need to take a few classes and t...