Vince OHara
Best properties type to start with
Shouls the new investor go just with single family residences or multi family to start our with?
Account Closed
Help - Deferred Maintenance is kicking my A@#!
I purchased a few properties that were sold with some deffered maintenance issues "baked in".
As the new owner, I'm trying to get a handle on the issues so that I can achieve maximum cash flow. I want to transitio...
Cordell M.
Lower Income ($40K and Under) Neighborhoods
We currently have a few rentals in neighborhoods in the under $40K range with a property management company. Aside from credit, income, etc. what are the biggest issues you have experienced in these areas; we want to...
Kevin Y.
Ballpark numbers for Renovation/Remodeling Home
I am considering to renovate/remodel a 30 year old 4bed/2.5 bathroom house that is about 2500 square feet. I would like to bring it up to a modern look and have the kitchen/bathrooms to be gutted and replaced. It is n...
Keshav Bhandari
Stuck in Analysis Paralysis
Hi there,I am a new member to Bigger Pockets and Interested in LTR. I am looking for 2-4 units Multifamily properties to start with but I am so confused about couple of things here:1. The tax situation here in scranto...
Sebastian King
Should I fix everything?
I'm considering buying a 1920's property in my area and I've gotten the sellers to agree to a 60k purchase. I had a contractor (whom I trust) look at the house and he suggested that I replace all the dry wall, ele...
Michael Behr
Let’s talk about inspection
I have a house that was recently inspected. It’s 1960 built. The house is updated on the inside ( add said completely remodeled inside)The inspection came back and noted the Circuit breaker panel was the fuse type a...
Alex Moseman
Expenses in Minneapolis, MN
I am curious about understanding typical expenses in the twin cities region. I have been looking on the MLS and a lot of the houses I have been seeing are rather old, typically built between 1900 - 1920. Of course, t...
Tarcizio Goncalves
Capital Expense or not?
Hi everyone, I inherited a tenant when I purchased a property 6 years ago and this tenant moved out. Tenant has been there for over 20 years so the unit has a ton of updating that it needs so that the unit is brought ...
Curt Bixel
Rehab Bids $70,000 or $120,000?
I am interested in some feedback. I am a long time landlord and have typically done most of the work on properties myself. I am currently thinking about purchasing and fully rehabbing a property, but it is a large e...