Josh V.
Cost to replace kitchen faucet?
One of my rental properties in Kansas City is managed by a property manager. My recent monthly owner statement included a $443 charge for replacing a kitchen faucet. Seemed excessive to me so I got a breakdown of th...
Jeff Cutter
Florida purchase contract
Hello BP Community-I'm a new user and future Real Estate Investor in Central FL. I was wondering if anyone from my area would be able to share a Wholesaling Contract template with me that includes a "walk away" clause...
Tyler Speelman
Residents found a house they want to buy and want to break lease
Hello,
Resident wants to break lease because they want to buy a house. I told them no.
Their lease expires April of 2020. They then asked to leave in January, but also pay the balance on the remaining months on le...
Mindy Jensen
What is your biggest challenge in 2017?
Hey there, BiggerPocketeers!As we begin 2017, what do you see as your biggest challenges your business faces? If you're a new investor, what challenges are you experiencing in getting your first (or next) deal?
Levi Gale
Who does not use the 50% rule?
Hello,
Who here does not follow the 50% rule when analyzing/purchasing a property for long term hold? There are a few reasons I can see someone not using it i.e. they are relying on appreciation (not my cup of tea), ...
Andrew Syrios
The 2% Rule is a Bad Rule: Discuss
I am not a fan of the 2% rule, although I will say I think rent/cost is my favorite calculation. We usually determine what type of rent/cost we can accept in any given area and go from there. According to Gary Keller,...
Tom Vanderlinden
Getting Started and having every deal fall through
I just had my duplex fall through, before we got to closing, because it appraised 45k short of purchase price. This was my 5th in 6 months that fell through. I've been working hard to read and do research after work a...
Devin James
Engagement vs. Down Payment?
Hello all! I am in a dillema and that is whether I should purchase an engagement ring or use the money to put down on my first house. Here is some info about me:My girlfriend and I have been dating for 6 years (since ...
Katie Miller
How would you invest $1 million?
How would you invest one million dollars if it was given to you free? Why would you invest that way?
By responding here, you're allowing us to print your name and response, if chosen, in the next issue of BiggerPoc...
Wade Kulesa
Is Dave Ramsey correct? Anyone still around after 10 years?
I've been on the Dave Ramsey bandwagon for the last several years. His advice definitely worked to get us out of debt and allow us to save a pile of cash. But as I look to get more into real estate investing, there's ...