Julie Marquez
New Build Duplex Complete! With Pictures
18 June 2020 - Final completion inspection passed at our new build duplex! It’s been a long year of building, but our latest investment property is ready to rent. Here’s the story of how we designed and built our very...
Tiera Smith
Balancing energy and feeling overwhelmed
So this is an off topic question but it stills pertain to real estate more so the personal burden of real estate. I am working a full time job, juggling military demands because I am reservist, personal life, and anot...
Jose Hooker
Should I create my LLC before my first deal?? Pros & Cons
I have made the decision to get out of the rat race. I have convinced my wife to get on board with me on the way to financial freedom. I am almost ready to purchase my first deal. However, I don"t know if I should cre...
Truda Gordon
Someday I will acquire a castle in Scotland...
Yo ho....people! Hey....been wanting to sign up with big pockets for a while....but have been totally committed to watching YouTube videos and soaking up as much info as possible.I DO think....that eventually.....an ...
Jennifer T.
Air Conditioning options
I have just had a big blow to morale. I have a SFH with 4 bedrooms and the tenant is on Section 8 in New Orleans, LA. The cooling part of the HVAC system totally died about a year ago (HVAC can still heat house). I...
Pete Perez
Partnerships to obtain higher loans
Hello BPers!I am currently building my investment team after reading several books on RE. I've begun networking and attending meetups to find potential partners and just network in general to find like minded people. ...
Michael S.
Oil Tank Seriousness: Northern NJ Older Home
I currently have a duplex under contract in Northern NJ that has an oil tank underground in the front yard. Per my attorney, this should be a deal breaker if the seller isn't willing to remove. Since oil tanks and old...
Josh L.
Installing dimmer switch
I was skimming a real estate book about increasing value of your income property in the bookstore, and it mentioned how much of a difference changing the light on/off switch to a dimmer switch would be.Does it really ...
Tara Gupta
Looking for GREEN General Contractor, Plumber, Electrician
Hello all,I'm looking to do some sustainable remodeling in the Providence area. I want to find a general contractor who specializes in green remodels-diverting waste from the landfill, replacing windows, insulating th...
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Will reading real estate investing books help me better than taking an online class or getting a mentor?