Jackie Comitino
How to pick a market
How do you narrow down a market when you have such a broad range of options? Im on Long Island, NY and I want to start researching markets that would be around a 3-4 hours drive from here. Parts of Connecticut, upstat...
Sam Meade
Investing out of state.... so many options!
Hi All, long-time lurker on Bigger pockets, but a first-time poster. I am beginning my real estate investment journey and know that I want to invest in a property out of state (I currently live in Seattle, WA). I woul...
Steven Maduro
Apartment Size Appliances. On the cheap
Hello Bigger Pockets FamilyI am nearing an Apartment income suite build.and I have already chosen my cabinets.the layout I have chosen to use requires 24 inch appliances 24 inch stove an24 inch refrigerator {normal he...
Austin Bull
AI and REI
As a new real estate investor, how is AI going to change the landscape of this industry?Also, what niche jobs in real estate (Agents, appraisers, house inspectors, lendors, ect.) are going to be replaced eventually? A...
Daniel Lehman
analyzing for property insurance
Hello, I am currently looking to buy my first 2-4 unit property in the western ny area. I am trying to analyze a lot of properties and i am having trouble with figuring for property insurance. I understand there are a...
Brendan O'Brien
Incredibly Depressing
Massachusetts, where I lived from birth until June '06, has the second to worst job growth in the country. There are fewer jobs there than there were at the start of the 2001 recession.
Fundamentals drive real estat...
AJ Sloan
New Appraisal Old Comps
I just had an appraisal done and the appraiser used 2 comps that were over 2 years old. Is there a law or rules that limit the age of comps to be used in an appraisal. I would think 6 months would be as far back as yo...
Christian Cummings
Small Kitchen Remodel (Price range)
Just got a small duplex about to start rehab on the vacant side. I’m trying to get what a good estimate on what other people have paid for replacing counter tops also what’s a good material that looks good and is chea...
Chris Brown
Planning Your Short Term Rental Growth Strategies
We are currently planning to expand our STR portfolio in our market and I wanted to try to have a more structured approach to this goal. I believe this will allow us to avoid some of the many potholes with setting up ...
Gina Spampinato
Catskill or Hunter, NY for STR
Hi everyone, I’m super new to real estate investing and am looking to purchase my first property for STR in upstate NY. I’m considering either Hunter or Catskill area, but open to other areas that may be better for ST...