Robert Hesselmann
Laundry room, or third bedroom?
I have a 3 bed 1 bath 1200 sq' SFH with full basement.Basement is okay as basements go, but isn't pretty or inviting...Washer and dryer are in the basement.Home is on a septic system.I'm considering converting the sma...
DuBeaux Dingle
Looking to invest in a condo
Hey BP,I'm currently looking to invest in a condo in the DMV area (DC, Maryland,Virginia) as my primary residence then rent it out 5-7 years from now. What are all the problems/things to think about when choosing if I...
Richard Krokodiliukas
additional occupant
Tenant is asking me if his brother could stay 2 months in apartment. Per lease only named tenants can stay. I don't mind if its only for 2 months as they pay own utilities. What I'm afraid that it can be over 2 months...
Mark K.
Should I buy more or pay down the mortgages?
I'm fairly new at being a REI. I closed on my first SFR in January of 2017. I now have 3 SFR and 1 triplex. So, 6 doors.I put at least 20% down on each. I have two with 5/1 ARM's and two with fixed rate, 30 year mortg...
Roee Agami
Rebuild or take down a 3 decker back porch?
Not sure if I picked the right forum for my question:I own a 3 unit brick building in Boston. Inspection showed the wooden back porches need some attention.I got quotes to rebuild it for 15K$ or take it down for ~6K$....
Jimmy Jam
Cashout refinance from current house before starting to rent
Hello BiggerPockets Community,I am relatively new to real estate investment, so looking for some suggestions from the wider BP community. I have own my current place for 10+ years and now buying a new primary residenc...
Josiah Sia
$521,000 cash flow annually - how to start REI?
EDIT: I DO NOT HAVE $521,000 cash flow annually extra to use. That was a typo! I meant to put $51,000. So sorry!! I cannot edit the post title :(
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My wife and I are blessed enough to be able to have a g...
Ricardo Meza
Is this a change order?
I have my personal home in remodel and we added an addition to an existing covered patio with a common roof to the home. We're adding french doors to this room, a window, new framed walls, ect. The slab is sloped to...
Afrothiti Manolis
Buying into a property with current tenants paying NO utilities
Hey BG,
In Chicago, I am buying a three flat. One of the tenant's contracts end 12/20. The other is month to month. Both are paying under market value. Those two units share a water heater and electricity and gas met...
Jose Jimenez
House with a pool rental
Hello all! I am currently in El Paso, TX. I will be moving in about 1.5 year and would like to buy at least 1 or two more properties before then. I am in the process of trying to locate a single family home right now ...