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What is the typical price per square foot given by appraisers on a finished basement in relation to above grade price per square foot? The basement is a bedroom with closet, and large egress window well. Is it about h...
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When getting a loan for real estate can you have the closing cost included?
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I've heard that when you renovate your apartment/coop/other unit in close proximity to neighbors, you should write a letter to notify neighbors. Some people go so far as sending gifts, as suggested in this article fro...
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People often ask me on ways to become involved in Real Estate Investing, Whether they have good credit or no credit, Money or No Money. Below are 4 ways that I have developed and branded for individuals, couples, fami...
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First time homebuyer : Should I wait 6 months to to see what the market will do (with this pandemic going on )to finally invest in real estate and purchase my first house . Or is this something I should get into soone...
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Hello! I am considering building multiple houses at once that would become rentals. What types of discounts could I expect when building houses ”in bulk.” Who if you have negotiated deals with general contractors and...
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Hey everybody
I'm interested in purchasing a home or condo in St Martin / st barts / st croix / st Thomas and renting it out as a vacation rental. Not sure which is easiest or better. Anyone with any experience / suc...
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We asked our tenants to move out due to multiple lease violations (main ones were smoking and pets, where the lease prohibits both), and the floors are left with multiple cigarette burns (both hardwoods and linoleum),...
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More of a general post but I think we can make this a super useful thread. Winter is always known as a dark time in real estate. Especially in the Midwest and other locations with cold cold winters. Typically people s...
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Hi BP Community!
Over the past 6-ish years, my family (me+wife & 3 kids) have taken yearly trips to the TN Smokies and Florida panhandle beaches. During those vacations my wife and I would joke about how nice it ...