Hello everyone! It is great to be part of this new community and it is great to find because I have always been vaguely interested in Real Estate Investing but never really had any clue where/how to get started. I bou...

I've hired a contractor to renovate my upstairs unit which is the second and third floor.  I've already paid the bulk of his costs which was approximately $114k with just $3k remaining on the balance once all work has...

Hi all,I recently got started in the game with a two-flat in a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, IL. I currently self manage.Next weekend, some contractors are going to be replacing the windows in the upstairs unit. If th...

I am under contract for a multifamily in the midwest, after the inspection was completed there are some concerns that are going to have to be addressed on the very soon horizon. The siding has some serious issues and ...

I really, really want to get into real estate investing. I am tired of the 9 to 5. I feel like I have this "which came first, the chicken or the egg" problem. Every podcast I listen to always encourages to "just do th...

My possible roofer, for my 2 story tear off, would like for someone else to do the soffit repair under the roof, its bad and has come apart in many areas. How would using two different people affect this job?....Shoul...

Has anyone run into this scenario and are there any solutions: My husband has relocated to New Bedford, MA and I am still at my job in Dallas. We were hoping to purchase an owner occupied multifamily home in New Bedfo...

Hey everybody! Very new to real estate, this is actually my first forum post.I was recently introduced to the BiggerPockets podcast and was instantly hooked, I have listened to quite a few and plan to listen to all of...

What software is everyone using for job costing on flips? I know quick books will work but I was curious if there is something out there that already has all the detailed costs input where I would only need to add the...

On one of my single family homes they have some bee hives on the exterior of the house. It's a single story house. The renters called and pretty much suggested that, this was my job to take care of! Some advice please !