Ron Read
Is an empty parking lot on a multi-family a red-flag?
Seller claims 6 of 7 units are rented, but none of the pictures in his listing show a single car in the parking lot. I'd expect no-matter the time of day this shouldn't be the case. Am I paranoid? Should I even was...
Kim Sparks
Hello I'm New! Need reviews/advice on RE school.
Hello,I am excited to be a part of the Bigger Pockets community! I am new to Real Estate. I have read a few books and read a little about Real Estate principles in California. I am now moving to Tennessee and would l...
Deborah Cavallaro
Contractors Costs Per Square Foot for Second Floor Additions?
Hi BP Community,I'm considering doing a high end redesign and addition to an 1800 sf SFH. I'd like to gut and redesign the existing first floor of the house and add a 1400 - 1500sf second floor for a total living ar...
Jessica Jay-Maleski
Multifamily property with shared utilities - help!
Hi all!I recently purchased a 4-plex (two buildings with 2 units per property) in Phoenix, AZ. Because the units are not separately metered in any way, I pay all utilities. I am finding that with each utility bill I h...
Cameron C.
Lying About Primary Residence for a Refinance
BP,I have a situation I want to run by you to A) see if I'm doing anything wrong and B) understand if I should've taken action earlier...January 2017 - I purchased a home in Pittsburgh with a 5% conventional loan as m...
Art Albegov
Permitting... Yes? Or no?
Hello awesome BiggerPocketers,
I'm pretty new to real estate, and I just purchased my first property in the San Bernardino, CA area. I might've bitten off more than I can chew, and wanted to see what you guys think a...
Andria Kobylinski
HELOC or Re-Finance, which is better?
I am interested in adding an addition onto my personal residence and am trying to determine what is the smarter financial decision for our situation.Our house currently has a good amount of equity to help fund the pro...
Michael Taylor
Keep $30,000 for Reserves or Finish Basement
I purchased a 6 unit apartment building on the south side of Chicago In January 2020 that I had to rehab, it is on a one year loan with an investor. Not only did I have bad tenants that I had to evict, but then came ...
Josh Setterbo
Contractor out with pre-inspection?
Hey BP,We have our property under contract and are planning on doing an inspection this weekend. This will be a house hack with some BRRRR elements as well. We plan on having a kitchen constructed in the basement and ...
David J.
When does the nervousness end??
Here is the story. I have completed 5 sfr deals and am playing the buy and hold game. I like it so far and feel it is working out well. Each of the properties are cash flow positive because I stuck with the conservati...