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What's the best bang for your buck for durability and value for flooring?
Plank vinyl, bamboo, laminate is what I was thinking
For your own home vs for a rental property?
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I build two and three story porches and decks... I also specialize in California style balconies and steel fire escapes
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What companies do you all use to check prospective tenant credit and why? I would like a company that looks at all three bureaus. Thank you for all recomendations.
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Hello BP friends! I am excited to be a part of the BP community and I look forward the learning, relationship building and success ahead.I have some experience in real estate speculating, good luck and good timing; w...
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Hello Everyone! My name is Chris Battilana and I am a 29 year old Commercial Heating Technician with aspirations of owning a large real estate portfolio by the age of 45. I plan on obtaining this through investing tim...
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Hello name is Jason Potter. I am a chef in NYC. I am married with 2 young boys. My wife and I have been talking about investing in real estate for a year or so now. As a parent and a chef I don't seem to have much...
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Hello everyone!!!My name is Raul, an IT guy from Miami, FL. I'm very much a newbie in this industry and I'm here hoping to find info on how to start wholesaling and/or flipping. I've read a few books and web articles ...
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Hello Everyone!My name is Michael. I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I am an active individual, and I love to learn, learn, and learn about almost anything in life. I am currently in the banking industry. And thru...
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I recently made the choice to enter the world of REI. I'm very excited and feel confident about my future in it, but I'm not quire sure where to begin. Since I just recently started doing research online and of cour...
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Greetings all,My name is Tyisha. I am so excited to be a part of the BiggerPockets network and learning more about RE investing. I am fairly new to investing but I am eager to grow and get started. I am interested in ...