Emmanuel Ola
0.4 acre lot. What should I build for best ROI
Hello,
My wife and I recently ventured into real estate investment and have acquired a 0.4-acre lot in a Bakersfield, within an R2-zoned area, Oleander Sunset. This zoning allows for single-family homes, duplexes, an...
Justin Metzler
Do tenants demand low-e windows and is it worth the cost?
I have a duplex, currently live in one side, and need to make a decision on a window purchase. I received a quote to use regular windows or for an additional $1,150, to use low-e + argon. I am debating spending the...
Gregory Tran
How to partner with a builder/contractor on a rehab
There is a property I think would be a good rehab candidate, but I'm wondering if anyone has partnered with a builder or contractor on something like that (this would be my first flip, and even if I gave some money up...
Dustin Barr
Hot water heater
I have a property that I need to put a hot water heater in. Any suggestions on what to use? Is one from home depot fine or should I go with something different?I know price for install would vary depending on the area...
Cory Griffin
2nd round guy from BorIng Oregon
My name is cory griffin from Boring OregonI have owned a duplex and a single family home however we sold them to build our dream home. I learned a lot along the way but I want to learn more and get back into the rent...
Darren Horrocks
Rooming Houses - Risk vs Reward?
I am curious to get some opinions on rooming houses. (A single house, rented per room /w shared kitchen/bath) Typically D or C occupants. Rented month to month. Apparently no vacancy in the property I'm looking at and...
Jim Murphy
1 Bedroom w/ Spare Room Vs. 1 Bed w/ Laundry Room?
Hello BiggerPockets people,Closed on my first two-family last month, and want to install washers and dryers in each unit. Both units are fairly small single bedrooms. I am limited to where I can put these obviously, a...
Jesse Kerr
Insurance- - are you paying 8%? of market value on properties?
Anyone have suggestions on insurance companies? I'm currently around 8% of market value per property. Is this in par with what everyone is getting? 100k property - 80'ish/month. Appreciated..
Walker Seid
my first commercial multi family deal
Hi, I'm looking at a 14 unit apartment. How much different is financing on something like this vs. Smaller multifamily or single family financing? I still have a lot of research to do on the property before I move fo...
Chris Ludwig
Probate questions
Hi,As new investors we are starting out in the probate process by heading to the county office to gather info on new probate cases and marketing to both probate attorney's as well as individual petitioners.Here's my q...