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Results (377)
Micah Mcarthur I dont understand the Turnkey game
30 September 2017 | 114 replies

I am just starting to explore the turnkey option of investing, and right away, I am having serious doubts, because it doesnt make sense.  It sounds too good ....If a turnkey outfit buys a distressed property at a disc...

Alex Bekeza California Passes Solar Panel Mandate
17 November 2021 | 122 replies

California recently signed a mandate requiring most new homes in the state to include solar panels after 2020. California is the first state to do so, but it likely won't be the last, with New Jersey and Minnesota pur...

Engelo Rumora WTF is wrong with investors these days?
9 March 2024 | 261 replies

So I get investors reaching out to me everyday and it goes like this:"Hi, I know you offer turnkey properties and property management and am interested in the Toledo market, I don't want to buy turnkey but was hoping ...

Chuck B. How do you "harden" your rentals?
5 December 2021 | 380 replies

Dear Pocketers,

How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?

While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...

Laura Oliveira Blum Best Management companies in NYC?
21 April 2018 | 2 replies

I'm working with an investor who is looking for a new management company and asked me for recommendations. I had a couple, but would love to give him more options!Please let me know if you have been working with one y...

Zach Schwarzmiller DIY - Site Grading Work - Tractor / Backhoe Rec?
13 April 2016 | 10 replies

I bought 8 lots + a little cabin I was looking to have fun with and learn my tractor/backhoe operating skills. I see a lot of different little tractor / backhoe combinations. I've rented them before to dig up water li...

Jesse Smith Alternative to Separate Electric Meters for Multi-Family
16 July 2019 | 1 reply

I own a 3-unit property.  It was originally an old house, and it was divided into three units.  Only problem is that Unit 1 and Unit 2 are on the same electric meter and breaker panel.  The circuits are clearly divide...

Jason Dick New member here
26 June 2014 | 6 replies

Hi my name is Jason. I live in Galveston county Texas. I just found this sight and I have been wow'd by the amount of information on here. I wish I had this much info at my fingertips when I bought my first du...

Nick P. Case Study/Evaluation: Denver First Time Homebuyer Analysis
30 January 2018 | 4 replies

Bought my "First Home" about 6 months ago, and figured I would recalculate the numbers with the actual inputs  (critique on calculations is encouraged).  I bought this home before learning of BiggerPockets, but knowin...

Patrick Britton Smartest (and dumbest) areas to DIY
18 September 2016 | 21 replies

Hi,Looking at a fixer upper needing everything (let's assume), what areas could be best done by the owner?  My personal opinion is that a lot of the demo could be done by the homeowner, as well as anything else that's...