Riley Hoffman
Estimating Repair Costs for Fix and Flips
When going to Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc. to find out the repair estimate for a fix and flip. What are some good questions to ask? Who do you talk to at the store to get the answers? This is for all types of properties. ...
Stephen Yablonski
CapEx account for a house hack - Savings vs HELOC
I've recently bought a 1910s duplex in the greater Boston area for a little more than $600k as a house hack. With the age of the home I need to consider major CapEx. Right now I have on the following on my radar:$3k...
Tim Fishback
Denver Rental Rates - nervous to make a move
I am finally ready to sell a rental on Green Mountain, and buy a SFH off south Broadway. I am really just looking off the MLS, with no real access to a great deal. I will be financing through a portfolio lender putt...
Sam Hemingway
I'm New, How Do I Get Started?
Hey all! New to this community. I own one property (my home). I've been fascinated with the idea of owning rentals. I'm 32 and want to get started but just don't have any capital or know how. I think I'm in the right ...
Ryan Arth
how much do you keep in reserve per property?
I am in the process of acquiring my second SFH for rental. How much would you keep in reserve per property for repairs, etc?
I do not want to get pinched and have to dip hard into my own pocket, but I also do not wa...
Michael Perry
Fresh off the boat, errr podcast - and super excited :)
Hey BP family, my name is Michael and I'm 35. I work in technology as an IT Program Manager for large gov contracts. I make a great 6 figure salary but have come to realize that trying to budget and pinch pennies isn'...
Thomas Lam
Is a 1031 exchange right for me?
A few years ago I purchased an investment property in another state. Although not listed for sale, I recently received an unexpected offer which was enough to motivate me to sell.Now that the contract is about to be s...
Adam Craig
Am I paying my construction crew properly?
7 years ago when I started rehabbing homes I hired GC's who subbed out a lot of the work and I paid a premium on my rehabs. Even doing this I still had to deal with all the headaches so I decided to cut out the GC an...
Grant Viola
House Hack- Adding a 2nd Bedroom (Advice Needed)
Hey Chicago Investors,
So good news, I have closed on my first property here in Chicago. I couldn't have done this without the bigger pockets community, and supplemental materials provided to me by this site and its ...
Bryan M.
buying a 3family with tenants?
I am working on a deal right now for a 3 family, the numbers look good and the seller is offering owner financing, which is attractive, also he is negotiable on price. There is currently one vacancy and the other two...