Any recommendations on first real estate flip?Markets in greater Chicago area that are pretty active and potential. Also how much a property can increase in value when installing energy efficient appliances and solar ...

Most everyone has had this thought, “Why should I buy this deal when it has been on the MLS?” Investors will on occasion scoff at the idea of an income opportunity that was listed—the term on-market has become a pejor...

I am William Barton, I live in McDonough , Ga.  I am an Electrical Contractor.  I am just getting started in real estate investing.  I have been rehabbing houses in New Orleans for the last five years.

Happy Easter all!I have a commercial building that I'm currently renovating and wanted to know if its possible to get a hard money lender for the repair cost. I was under the impression that hard money lenders are onl...

Hi Bigger Pockets! Hopefully a quick and easy question;  Are commercial tenants responsible for fixing bad ballasts in the florescent light fixtures in their suites, or is that the job of the landlord?  The only lines...

Okay, so i noticed while I have been researching recessed lighting for our spec home, it seems the new construction housing cost Way more than the remodel retrofit housings. Can anyone speak to this? Can I just put re...

Hello everyone!I am closing on a 20 unit building and my goal is to make it as "green" as possible. It currently has 7 vacant units, it is a 1928 brick building with a flat roof. So, I am looking for any and all of th...

I am looking at purchasing my first rental property. I am attempting to make the numbers work. I removed property management as it is relatively close to home and I'm thinking I can get the tenants to do the lawn care...

Question for all you handy folks out there. I have a brick duplex and am currently closing on my second one and they are both in need of glass block windows in the basement.  Is this a DIY project or something that sh...

So Im on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

Facebook I have heard you can send messages to people you dont know as long as you stay under like 20 messages in a row. But I notice they go to peoples "other folder"...