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Hi BiggerPockets Team! My name is Mike Kodish and I am currently living in San Diego by way of Boston, MA. I have one rental property in Boston (that used to be my primary residence) but otherwise am new to the game...
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So just got an appraisal back on a renovated duplex I'm financing. The appraisal came in lower than I was hoping for and upon digging into it, the appraiser used 3 comps. The breakdown consists of:Comp 1- A property w...
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I just got my real-estate license in NY, setting up shop in NYC. I have tons of friends who are physicians or dentists so I'd like to create a niche healthcare practice (that's the goal at least). Its a tough market. ...
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I have several entities that hold real estate. It's time for me to have umbrella brand for my "company", similar to big developers. However, I have no need now for a unified PM or single development corporation right...
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Is anyone providing their rental SFH with minor tech items such as Ring doorbells or smart deadbolts? These were standard in my new home and it's really a great piece of mind annoying I can let my kids in and check on...
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I just saw an ad on Facebook for this new Real Estate app. It looks a lot like zillow but this app claims you can actually bid on homes and get help 24/7 buying a house through the app. Here's the description.Introduc...
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What computing & other tools do Investors use, and why?I'm thinking about the following toolset:HOME COMPUTER Desktop Computer with 2 monitors, full keyboard, full mouse, printer, scanner, and MS Office Software....
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Hey Chicagoland!I'm Mo, an aspiring investor living in Chicago's Northside. I'm completely new to this sector, but I've been listening to the BP podcasts every free/waking moment that I have, reading up the books and ...
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Does anyone of the real estate professionals here has tried REIPro or REImobile? Both seem great to me but REIPro seemed to offer more on leads side whereas REImobile has streamlined connectivity with lead propeller w...
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I recently installed two Honeywell smart thermostats in my properties. They are relatively inexpensive compared to some on the market, and I can control them via wifi. Since my units are at the beach, we've had humidi...