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im about to purchase my first investment property and i was wondering whether i should keep it in my name or if i should start an llc. and what are the benefits to having it in an llc rather then owning it in my na...
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Hello, just wanted to get some feedback from the forum on this issue. A tenant contacted me and said she has two Yellow Jacket nests beneath the roof of a carport on the premise. First off, I'd like to know if I'm res...
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good evening BP community,
I am working on getting into my first investment property with multi family homes. I wanted to see what kinds of questions you all ask property management companies when vetting them to see ...
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My dad owns a corner property with a kwanzaa hut styled building in Ontario, CA. He has 4 small retail units rented and a fairly large area behind the shop that is unused. My dad still takes checks as payment and has ...
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Where there is no lender involved, wouldn't a contractor be more efficient for his estimate along with his qualified professional opinion than hiring an inspector for $300, doing your less than professional estimate a...
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Hey BP community, I wanted to poll landlords on what they are currently doing regarding renters with pets. Do you include something in your pet addendum/agreement that requires your renters to have the carpets profess...
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Hello BiggerPockets community!I recently received a quote to paint the entire interior of my recently purchased home. The home is 1500 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and was built in 1979 with a wood frame. The quote...
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A tub in my unit has had paint chipping for the last year. I have tried using the paint sealer that's available in Home Depot, but it only seems to last around 8 months before it start chipping away again. The chippin...
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Hi everyone!Does anyone have any suggestion on Builder's risk insurance? I am starting my first New Construction as "Owner/Contractor" and curious if I should go with insurance brokers or big companies like AAA(or si...
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Hello all,
My wife and I just bought a live in flip and even though we plan on doing most of the work ourselves we know we will need some professional help. Subs we’ll most likely need - tile, drywall, plumbing and ...