Alex Silang
A development company as a catalyst to drive owner occupancy in a "slum"
I've been thinking about this for awhile but unsure how the exact mechanics work. Stability: Homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer than renters, which can create a more stable environment for families and chil...
Avvy Morales
Are there restrictions on asking tenants to leave during pandemic
I have tenants whose lease ends May 31,2020 (in a month). I gave them a notice of non-renewal of lease. Last November 2019, tenants agreed that they have to vacate the property this summer for owners to renovate the p...
Destiny Malloy
First Time Buyer, Potential House Hacker / Out-Of-State Investor
Hi All, I am currently living with my parents and hoping to be able to move out in the next 1-2 years. I would like to buy a duplex in my area (DMV), but there are not many multifamily properties in the area (and the ...
Manjusha Tangirala
Pool Safety Measures for My Airbnb Rental in Escondido, CA
Dear Bigger Pockets Community,
I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to the knowledgeable and experienced community here at Bigger Pockets for some guidance regarding my short-term rental property in E...
Mitch H.
Double Cylinder Locks: Smart? Safe? Legal?
I reside in my owner occupied duplex and rent out the other side. The back door has windows that, when broken, would allow access to the interior thumb latch deadbolt. Thus, someone wanting to break in could easily ...
Bryce Andersen
Do egress windows in a basement add value?
I just bought my first house that’s going to be a BRRRR. The basement has 2 bedrooms and a family room with small windows. The home was built in 1958 and is grandfathered in so egress windows are not necessary. Howeve...
Erik Kamatro
Realtor Safety Guide
Great article on Realtor Safety. "On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 representing absolute confidence in your safety), how would you rate your safety as a real estate agent?Are you doing the utmost to keep yourself, your ...
Ping Zhang
Will you consider this rental deal if there are 28 safety hazards
This is my first real estate investment deal, SFH, 3b2b, ~1700 sqft, at ~$120K. It is around 100 years old. There are 28 safety hazards, 63 recommendations out of 169 inspected items in the inspection report.
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Cameron Turley
Update Electrical vs. Not
Hi all, Background:First time home buyer seeking some advice here. I recently bought a big value add property (FHA) in metro Atlanta that I am planning on doing a live-in BRRRR in. It is a ranch with 2400 unfinished s...
Jordan Decuir
Aluminum Wiring Risks/Costs
I am in my option period to purchase a home in Houston built in 1983 that has aluminum wiring. What should I watch out for with the aluminum wiring? What are the risks? The intent is to hold this property as a long te...