Vlad Stinga
First property, step by step
Hello BP! I purchased my first property in December and I would love to share the process with everybody here, maybe others will get inspired to buy their first or next property even in this crazy market.My property i...
Devin Hightower
Strategy to Prevent Over-Leveraging
Hello everyone!I currently have one rental property in addition to my primary residence. I'm trying to be deliberate with my efforts to acquire rental properties without exposing myself to more risk than I can handle ...
Jackie Comitino
Eliminate debt or focus on saving capital?
Overthinking about overthinking. Newbie here and planning on learning, reading, practice analyzing and just getting myself as educated as I can before I make any first moves. But my questions is regarding priorities. ...
Peter Vekselman
When Did You Almost Quit Real Estate
No one quits real estate when things are going great. Its the challenges we all face along the way that knock people out. But for those of us who are still standing, I salute you!For me there were many times I have ...
Mindy Jensen
Looking for advice about purchasing via Auction
A friend is looking for advice about buying from an auction. She won the auction in Illinois. Tips?
Sean Regan
Chimney Stack Demo - DIY or Outsource?
Hey all,I am in the middle of my first rehab (for LT rental) and want/need to lower two decaying chimney stacks to a safe height above the roof. One is about 20 ft tall (11 ft above a 9 ft roof) and several feet from...
Mike Kalob
"Real" Contractor Accepted Payment Terms
It seems every contractor wants at minimum 1/3rd, 1/3rd, 1/3rd (or more upfront), despite advice on here to not put more than 10% down.I've scoured the General Contractor Payments in the forums and it seems the ones w...
Trevor Kolb
Frugality & you; How were YOU frugal today?
Good Day/Evening Bigger Pockets!Tonight, I wrote down a goal: Save $10,000 to invest before Oct. 7th. As I began thinking of ways to accomplish my goal, a thought about how investors are being frugal came to mind. Ple...
Ray S.
Contractor won't call for inspections
My contractor has gone above and beyond on overages, both time and cost. Now he's demanding I pay his subs that I already paid him for, or he won't call for final inspections. I've had enough of him. Is there any way ...
Jeff K.
Boiler vs hot air furnace
Hi BP friends. I had a heating question and was hoping to get collective wisdom on the following:I just bought a 2 unit house with 2 bedrooms each floor. Total house is about 1450 sq ft.Boiler to first floor (accordin...