Ethan M.
Single-family vs. multi-unit
I was reading my REI book and pondering things and I realized that in general, single-family homes are for investors who do things like flipping, rehabbing, and other strategies that depend price appreciation. For buy...
Ken N.
How much carpeting is ideal for rental properties?
Hello BP community, I wonder how many of you decide to put carpeting down the hall ways to the bed rooms for rental property? I have read that ceramic tile is the most durable option, It can last up to 75 years. Meanw...
Taylor Green
Starting to invest in a stabilizing market - bad idea?
Hi, I have a question about starting out as a multi-family investor in a stabilizing market... I was wondering if it's a bad idea. Naturally, it seems like the best deals are to be found in a down market, so I'm n...
Mark Anderson
To Provide Appliances Or Not For Rentals
Hi y'all I'm a multifamily, value add buy & hold investor in Austin, wanted to see your opinion on providing appliances in regards to rentals.1. Do you like to provide appliances? If so which ones, why, in what cl...
Jonathan Taylor
Is Zero money down a smart move?
Hi Folks,I'd love some feedback as I'm going through the motions for my first property and I'm not sure the best route to take.I'm involved in a loan program that, if I wanted to, could put ZERO money down on a multif...
Kris Abejuela
LLCs, holding companies overkill?
I want to start buying investment properties. I want to set up a legal system correctly from the beginning to protect me from potential lawsuits. I want anonymity. I have been looking at different companies that provi...
Benjamin S.
Workers Compensation Question
Hi All,
I am in the process of wrapping up my first project. As expected, I had some troubles with the GC on quality of work, what was agreed to VS what was done, etc. I have met a lot of good workers in di...
Katy Schlueter
Tenant Advice: A. Great, B. Good, C. Hmmm...
Hi everyone,
I'm currently processing my first ever application for our rental property. Three guys want to lease for 1 year: Guy A great credit, makes 2.5X rent, no eviction/crime/lien record. Guy B credit meets o...
Dylan Hall
Curious Member from Chicago, IL
Hi everyone,
My name is Dylan Hall, and I recently joined Bigger Pockets. I hail from Chicago, IL and am interested in finding new ways to finance housing in the United States. I recently graduated from the Univers...
Brittany Villamil
Loan officers??? What for?
Hey! Is it best to work with a loan officer??What are the pros and cons?What are my other options?