Genny Li
Early mistakes and early wins
I flipped my own house with a REALLY massive remodel (even changed layout and added a third floor) in 2008 and cleared $50k on that after the crash. I've been on the verge of investing in rentals several times since ...
David Coughlin
Ask this Old (Multi-Family) House
Right now, I am in the beginning stages of real estate investment spending a lot of my time educating myself. "House Hacking" is probably my best strategy while searching for my first property. I'm single, financially...
Wesley Edwards
Lath and Plaster repair costs
Hi everyone,
I am in the middle of renovating a 1600 square foot rowhome so that I can start renting it out. Having been built in 1890, the walls are all lath and plaster. The house has been vacant for a few years a...
Andrew Rosenbaum
Tenant Won't Answer and I Don't Have Keys to the Property
I just closed on my first rental property which is a triplex in the Greater Philadelphia area. All three units are occupied with only two units paying rent. The third tenant who is not paying rent also happens to be i...
Mike B.
Flip to rent (buy and hold) project in Philadelphia
Hi all,Wanted to share my new (and second) project I've been working on since October 1st. As a background, I'm a general handyman and my father in law is a retired contractor. I previously renovated my duplex (which...
Patrick Philip
Estimating repair cost
I just started a new wholesaling campaign. I have been receiving many calls. Do I have to physically go look at every house? I plan on expanding to the point where this would be impossible in the near future within th...
Umair Khan
Aspiring CRE agent and broker seeking advice
First off, Happy New Years!! I’m interested in a career in commercial real estate long term. I’m seeking advice on what resources to utilize and educate myself with while I wait to take the licensing test. I know it’s...
Seth B.
Tenants demanding we fix coax cable outlet? Need electricial help
Hi All,Just received an angry email from tenant last night. Apparently the coax cable outlet in the master bedroom went out (how does that even happen??), and they are asking that we get an electrician to fix it. I pl...
Morgan Price
1st Home Flip, To sell or not to sell?
I am 23 years old and looking to start building an real estate investment portfolio. I currently own a decent 3 bdr. 2 Bth. home in rural Colorado. I only purchased it for $49,500 and have been flipping it for exactly...
Trevor Lofstedt
Rental Unit Upgrades
Hello Bigger Pockets community,My college roommate and I about to close on our first investment property! We got a good deal on a duplex in a growing neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN. We plan on living in one unit, whi...