Stephen Barton
How I got started 10 years ago
My passion for real estate stems from my own journey as an investor, as well as from my desire to help others achieve financial security. I leverage my skills in social networking, real estate transactions, and custom...
Lilith M Haas
how do you manage plumbing clean out costs?
I have new tenants who moved into my SF rental in Riverside County, CA October 8th. In less than 2 weeks they managed to back up the plumbing on a Saturday and I have a bill to snake out & clear the line for almos...
Chris Piette
Finding the balance between insurance coverage and CAPEX/maint.
Good afternoon everyone,I'm currently in the process of closing on my first rental property, and am applying for and selecting insurance coverage's. I'm looking for some advice from the seasoned investors and insuranc...
Matt Hooper
50% rule varies greatly based on down payment?
Hi Everyone. Great info on here and thank you all for your contributions. I'm a newbie and greatly appreciate all the feedback.In evaluating the 50% rule it appears to me that the math seems to change greatly based ...
Matthew Kresky
Looking to move my young family
As the title says, I am looking to move my young family to a lower cost of living city/ town. I am currently in Denver and grew up in San Diego. I am looking for a location with good schools, good culture and of cours...
Rob Massopust
🏡🏡Accessory Dwelling Unit State Law just allowed up to 2 ADU's
Ok 2 ADU units on one lot and no owner occupied requirements, this should be the catalyst to boost ADU development?New Law Allows Three Housing Units on Every Parcel in California
Statement from California YIMBY Pres...
Canaan Campo
Newbie from South Florida
Hi my name is Canaan and I am at the start of my real estate investing journey. I have spent the last few years out of college doing data analysis and visualization in Washington DC but have returned to my roots in Ma...
Rik Patel
Cast Iron Plumbing Question
Hi all! If I have 12 feet of cast iron plumbing, would you replace it or line it? What are the disadvantages of lining it? Plumber seems to keep pushing the lining of the pipe as it's cost effective and last 50+ years...
Jonathan Perez
Duplex house hack. How do I get a roommate?
Since I am going to be sharing my personal space, I know that there may be some things I'll be sacrificing.
-What are some tips you guys have when it comes to searching for a potential roommate?
-Do I screen them j...
Mario Am
when do you decide to repipe?
So I had one of my rental having many leaks issues that we needed to remove the flooring and repipe half of the house plumping (mind you - its concrete slab, such a pain.) while my tenant is occupying it. when I bough...