Alex Nguyen
Is maintenance and repair costs proportional to RE cost?
I'm looking into different markets for a buy and hold strategy. One thing I wonder is if the cost of maintenance in different areas is proportional to the cost of real estate. For example, if the houses are cheaper in...
Paul Smythe
Drain cameras, what am I missing? $100 vs expensive options
I've had some plumbing issues and am looking at buying a cheap, $100 camera on Amazon (example: https://www.amazon.com/Industrial-Endoscope-Oiiwak-Inspection-Waterproof/dp/B081J3LN61/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=drain+came...
Kevin Kozicki
Buy or Build apartments in Los Angeles
Hello!New to bigger pockets and just started really looking at real estate as an investment. Looking primarily at getting a piece of property with 3 or 4 units. Potentially able to add another unit without too much di...
Mark Huang
Estimating cosmetic upgrades
Hi everyone,Is there a good way to estimate cosmetic upgrade costs to refresh a property to improve it's marketability for renting out? I imagine it would be on a case-by-case basis but just looking for general guidel...
Mike F.
3 bd or 2 bd, which do you prefer and why?
Which do you prefer a 3 bedroom unit or a 2 bedroom unit and why do you prefer it in your market?
Jalon Scott
What are your cost per room or per sq. foot for rehab
I am looking to do flips & BRRRRs in the Chicagoland area. Primarily in C+ to C- neighborhoods...60619, 60620, 60636, 60637, 60638, 60609 are some areas I've been making offers. For individuals doing work in these...
Mark Wikkerink
Will tenants pay more rent for lower utilities?
Hi everyone,We are renovating a duplex, and so far we have gone with heat pumps and natural gas furnaces, so heating and cooling should be lower priced than usual.However, I have to decide on water heaters, and I can ...
Hartley Schwartz
How to understand if my lender is offering me the best solution
Hey looking to understand some tips in making sure that the potential lenders I am speaking with are offering me the best possible solutions for my situation. What are some good questions I should be asking a potentia...
Jason Ross
Appraiser problem - any recourse?
I own a townhouse in a new (3-4 years old) 12-unit development, mixed residential/retail. State of Ohio. I am trying to refinance and had an appraisal.
As comps, the appraiser used three other units in the develop...
Manan Shah
4+ unit properties
Hello, I am looking at 2 properties, one 2 unit property that I have put in an offer of about 120k that can generate positive cashflow of $600 per month and another which is a 6 unit property where I have put in an of...