Susan Douma
Improving 1031 purchased property
Several years ago my husband and I, 1031 exchanged into a home with several unimproved lots. It is zoned R-3. We would like to build multi family on these lots. What are the rules for improving on 1031 exchanged pr...
Calvin Kwan
[Oakland, CA] Creative Ways to Maximize Returns on Unit?
Hey Guys,I'm house hacking a duplex in Oakland and would love to get ideas on how I can maximize returns on one of my units.The unit is a 4bdr split level unit that has a similar floor plan on both floors. The previo...
Patrick Bergeron
Help! Appraisal came in too low
We put an offer in at $1.2M and waived an appraisal, but the appraisal came in WAY lower than the agent, lender and myself anticipated (200k less). We are using a 10% down vacation home loan, and can only afford about...
Espen Bast Sørsdal
Where on earth do you invest, and WHY?!
Hi Guys, I am new to Bigger Pockets, and want to start out with asking people where they invest and why! I have some investments in Sandefjord, Norway, because I live here. But have been looking into investment other ...
John Mary
Replace kitchen cabinet should add stove, microwave and dishwasher?
Hello all, I am working on replacing all kitchen cabinets for selling my rental property in CA. Want to know should I purchase range, refrigerator, microware range over type, and dishwasher for buyer or just leave the...
Nick Hulme
Best Market for Long Distance Small Multi-family BRRRR
My wife and I are renting out the basement of some close relatives in San Jose, CA. We're comfortable and are in no rush to leave. We both have good jobs in the south bay. I also grew up in this area and most of my fa...
Joshua Cartagena
Property manager questions
Hi BP,I hope all is well. I was wondering what questions I should ask a PM if I'm interviewing them. These are the questions I got so far
1. How do you find and screen prospective tenants?
2. How and when will you c...
Linda B.
Doing some good as investors? Examples of social or green actions
I love real estate and I love making money with it, but every now and I start wondering if there is something more I should do... I do believe that just by being a reasonable landlord we can make a bit of a difference...
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Who is the appraiser working for?
Hi Everyone -
I am new to REI and am close to doing my first deal. The condo I am looking at seems to be valued between $260K and $280K. I have a verbal contract with the seller to buy it for $217.
The plan is to w...
Drew Brock
Auction.com 100% deals
I am looking into a potential foreclosure property. I looks like a great deal as long as the bidding does get to much higher than the starting bid. I haven't heard anything too bad with Auction.com, mostly positive....