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Hi!I own a lucrative business in a non real estate industry. I was able to start it because my original business was/is buy and hold rentals, which freed me from a job. Now that I have cash to invest, I am looking to ...
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Hi everyone,
I wanted to ask a question about how far away (from their home) people are comfortable investing, and the pros/cons of investing further away, maybe far enough that you cannot drive there for a simple re...
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This post is more to organize my thoughts and collect feedback on the direction others might take. Here goes some background information.My rental in Des Moines failed the rental inspection for the following reasons. ...
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Personally not a fan of the new policy. If they want to dictate the "only" way to sell real estate perhaps they should make a flowchart so that it can all be done from overseas by call center representatives. I know o...
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I plan to rehab many and am trying to streamline the process. Questions:1. Where should I put carpet and where should I put tile? 2. What appliances should it include?3. What are standard colors of interior and exteri...
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Hello Bigger Pockets. I'm looking to purchase a home in Jacksonville, the Springfield area to be specific(Flip). Is that a good area to start in? I would like to read everyone's feedback.
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Hi - I'm new to BP but have been a long-time lurker. I've got a rental property out-of-state that would net me around $250K were I to sell it now. Otherwise, the property will likely continue to see 3-6% YoY appreciat...
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HI! I'm looking for paint recommendations (brand and colors) from Home Depot. I will be painting a rental and a fix n flip in a B class neighborhood in Detroit area, MI. Thx!
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Here for your viewing pleasure (NOT) we have a bathroom circa 1964. Built strong and tough, but ugly and waiting for poop brown to come back in fashion. Other than ripping it out, any suggestions on a "accent" colo...
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Hey guys and gals. New BP member from Mississippi here. In my area (Rankin/Hinds county) all homes are sitting on Yazoo clay and virtually every "deal" I come across will require foundational repairs in some capacity....