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Hello All, I just closed on my first property, a SFH in Rochester NY, and I am looking to put in some sweat equity during the 12-month primary residence period before I turn around and rent.One reason I bought this ho...
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Hey Everyone,
I'm new to the site and so far have been blown away by the amount of input everyone who has experience is willing to share with someone like myself. Thank you for that. I'm in the housing mark...
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Hello, this will be my first deal, needless to say there is quite a bit of anxiety with it. Any insight, opinions, or help would be greatly appreciated. Im 25 years old, i have a good paying job, i have a 2 year old d...
Hey folks. I am looking for ideas/strategies on how to best manage property management when one is OOS. Here's the issue: I've been with a property management company for the past 3-4 months. There's always something ...
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Ok, so when I actually get into the workings of this I am losing my mind. I was looking for a contractor who does free estimates - to take with me to look at a property....
I didn't realize there were:
Additions &...
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Hi there! I am just getting started and in the process of pulling out equity (most likely from a HELOC) from my house here in Seattle. I am really taking advantage of my property doubling in value in the last 4 years....
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Hi,I started my real estate investment journey 3 years ago, house hacking near a college town. Appreciation and equity has grown on the house and I should be able to access about 300k through a HELOC on this property....
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Hey guys,I am in discussion with an architect and debating between two proposed floor plans for adding a bathroom to my house. One floorplan involves compromising the size of one of the two bedrooms, and the other inv...
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Hey Guys and Gals. I've been following the biggerpockets' forums for a while and have just purchased a duplex. I plan to write up my new member story soon, but in the mean time, I need some help with renovation deci...
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Hey Everyone,We just bought a Fannie property in good shape that we will be using as a long term hold and renting. The house has been updated except for the baths. I have seen a lot of these baths but never owned a ...