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Who’s is bigger? Let's talk about your dream deal come true!
Remember that deal that made you pop bottles in Vegas and buy that $13,500 Submariner from the Rolex shop on 5th Ave?Well, I bet you didn’t make more than I did! Check out my DREAM property deal here.So if you like co...
Laura W.
Green Renovation?
Hello, I am new to the forum, and am interested in focusing on a niche market, renovating older buildings using green building techniques. I'd like to hold on to the properties and rent, but think I might need to sel...
Nathan Gesner
20,000 posts . . . and at least 17 of them were useful.
This will my 20,000th post on Biggerpockets. My first post was made about 13 years ago, just as I was getting my license and starting a property management business.Unlike many on BiggerPockets, I am not here to build...
Jonathan Landry
Direct Mail to Neighbors During Construction?
We are planning to build a few spec homes in an older neighborhood on reclaimed lots. Do you mail the neighbors of your real estate flips, builds, etc to notify them of your intentions and provide contact information...
Andy J.
Houses with treasure inside!
Have you ever bought a house and found something inside that was worth some money? Antiques, currency, jewelry, Jimmy Hoffa's dead body? I want to know what interesting treasures have you found?
I recently bought a...
Steve R.
Purchasing cheap properties with unfixable issues for cash flow
Hi BP! I have been going back and forth over this issue.I am currently looking at a 3/2 SFR in a decent neighborhood that that I can pick up very cheap but it has sloping floors. It sits on post and piers with a crawl...
Phil C.
Coin Laundry
How much can one expect in revenue from adding coin-ops in a 4-plex? I have seen some listings which advertise $50-$75/week, is this a good estimate? Also, has anyone dealt with the maintenence of these things? Doe...
Jeff J.
getting rid of the smoke smell?
I have an apartment that was completely painted and a new carpet put in a year ago. The tenant is moving out and was a HEAVY smoker. I will be washing the carpet but can I get the smell out of the apartment wit...
Andrew Q.
Tenant one-time gifts
Hello BP,
A quick search didn't find anything on this specific topic. Two questions for the community, with #1 the one I really need help with.
1. Does anyone have experience with giving tenants small gifts as a w...
Douglas Stewart
Evicting a Smoker (CA)
Back in the days before I heard of BP, I bought a condo rental in CA (did everything wrong, didn't even run numbers, by pure luck it cash flows). I needed a tenant right away so I stupidly rented it to a smoker. She...