Donte Handy
Cost of Changing Locks?
BPThis Friday I completed my first move-out inspection. A guy came over and charge me $300 to change my locks. He changed 3 locks. Does this seem like a fair price? Where can I get information on going prices prior to...
Sean Rice
CA resident looking to invest out of state
What’s up all! I hope this post finds you all well and in good health! My name is Sean Michael and I’m a newbie, like really newbie. Im really interested in beginning my RE investment journey and living in CA it’s muc...
Matt Kautz
Los Angeles Duplex - Trying to Make the Numbers Work
Just getting started looking at investment properties in the very competitive Los Angeles area and found a duplex today with a highly motivated seller who needs to unload quickly. It's a great area, units will be del...
Christian M. Conroy
How to Go from FHA 3.5% to 20% Realistically
Hi all, My partner and I plan to buy with the broader DMV area with the intention of moving in around March, 2024 when out rental lease ends. We're giving ourselves a good lead time to do all the necessary research an...
Parul Bhasin
Buying STR in Smoky Mountains
Hi, I am trying to find STR in smoky's under $200,000 with 2BD and great views. Market is too hot right now so I am ready to wait for a few months to get a good deal. I have heard TN is a better option than NC due to ...
Nghi Le
Making an Offer on Apartment
I am completely new to the world of apartments, but came across an off-market out-of-state deal that was worth exploring. I'd like to lock it down as soon as I can, but the problem is that we don't have the entity st...
Bryan Kelly
Private Lending Rate
I know that a large majority will state that deals need to be formalized and gone through loan services, however, please humor me. With a friend to friend loan, I know...taboo and risky, what would a fair rate be for ...
Atampreet Singh
Appraisal came in at 235k, Under contract for 277k. Buyer here! HELP!
Hello all,I am under contract on a 4 bed 2 bath home in one of the nicer suburbs of Detroit, Auburn Hills. I am under contract with seller right now for 277k with 8k in seller credits negotiated upon inspection. Now,...
Kayla Prange
Anyone willing to give me a reality check in either direction? STR first timer.
Hello! New to STR and new to BiggerPockets. I am a full time real estate agent and have just reached the point where I can start investing myself. I found a place in a vacation area (2.5 hours away from me by car) tha...
Corey Pascuzzi
Clogged drain from hair, tenant's responsibility right?
Sanity check here, I am not responsibly for a clogged drain due to hair from the tenants, right? Tenant just told me that the drain is clogged from hair and wants me to come fix it. Should I hire someone to fix and b...