Zoran M.
Painting whole house w/ spray gun -- ceilings, wall or trim first?
I recently signed a contract to purchase 3,200 sq. ft. duplex. In order to stay within budget I intend to paint the property myself. Given the size, I will be using a Milwaukee Airless Paint Sprayer ($249 at Home ...
James Carollo
Is it harder to find contractors? Skilled trade shortage?
As an owner of a general contracting business, I get to experience the growing shortage of trained workers on the front lines. Things have been changing. So many retiring and so little learning these trades. As a stud...
Eric Gross
SFH vs MFH cash flow argument
Good morning BiggerPockets! I would like to propose a debate in between Multi family and SFH. I am currently undecided on which property type i prefer for my first deal. My goal in real estate is to cash flow so that ...
Davey Wilde
What's holding you back in your real estate investing career?
What's holding you back in your real estate investing career? What type of problems are you running into as you try to grow your business?This question is geared towards both new and experienced investors. It could be...
Hau N.
Should I walk away?
Hello BP members,I need your help analyzing this deal. I have a feeling what you'll tell me but I just need to hear it so I can walk away from it. It will be my first deal. I've been looking into MF 2-4 units but ...
Dayne Delano
Transform family home to a rental property?
We’ve outgrown our family home, but instead of just selling it, we wanted to keep it & rent it long term. $200k + equity in California home. Hoping to transfer to LLC? Good idea? Thanks!
RJ Jackson
Rental that doesn't meet the 1% rule
Thoughts about purchasing a brand new home that doesn't meet the 1% rule.
It's near a new elementary in a growing area outside of Austin. 205k, 3/2, rent is about 1500 in the area. It will be my first rental which is...
Derek Melander
New York City market - investing in rental apartments
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to purchase my first investment property (apartment in condo building) in either Manhattan or Brooklyn. I am just wondering what kind of GRM i should expect in such a competitive market? I h...
Jordan Baker
B/C class neighborhood renovations for rental property
Hey Bigger Pockets Family,
I have a duplex in a B/C neighborhood in Jacksonville FL. I bought the property as a primary using my FHA loan and have been doing some updates to my side but have a tennant moving out soo...
Gary B.
Tenant take advantage
Hi Fellows,i have a new tenant, she works for adult care facility. From day one she is trying to trying to make up things to get free rent by giving empty threats. Following is sequence of events:1. Tenant moved in 68...