Oscar Martins
Building department doesnt like it when i do my own repairs
Went to the building dept in my town today, I have some electrical work that needs to be completed in order to get a clean certificate of occupancy, anyway they said that i needed a licensed electrician to do all of ...
Kaylee Walterbach
The future of STRs in your local market?
Yet another chance to be featured in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine... Short-term rental investors, it's your time to shine!
In 50 words or less, let us know: What do you think about the future of sh...
Jerry Stanford
To Guru or Not to Guru...
Since I personally don't like the word newbie...I will use the word neophyte-a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. Many times it is used in a religious context and one could argue that real estate is a r...
Kyle A. Isaacs
Why do Active Duty service members make a Class-A tenant?
As a former Active Duty Army Officer, I had the opportunity to invest in properties throughout the southeast since 2008. After reflection, there is one highlight that sticks out since that timeframe, my properties ha...
Mandi Martinez
When the contractor is over the timeline, by A LOT.
I’m on my first flip, and the official start for renovations was November 1st 2018. I was told it would take 12 weeks to complete the project and now we are well past that and still having issues. All of a sudden I ne...
Timothy W.
Prepping for Cap and Trade effects
Alright,
As wrong as it is, it's a reality. No use pissing and moaning - we're going to have to deal with it. What exactly does it mean for us and what exactly are we going to have to do? I've m...
Rick Bassett
The Implications of Dodd/Frank Repeal
I don't care if you love or hate the current tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This post isn't intended to be political.I am curious to get the opinions of other BPers on what the investing road ahead/climate looks li...
Alon A.
Manage your property by yourself
Hey guys I would like to ask you what kind of app is recommended to manage the property by your self including screening , payments , messages and everything basically I don’t live at the state of my properties so I h...
Pavel Sakurets
People that completed at least 20 wholesales, do you double close or you do an assigment of the contract?
What do you guys do, double close so the end buyer doesn't see how much profit you made or you do an assignments of a contract?I typically do double closing (and pay extra closing fees $500-$1000) for double closing (...
Don Scott
WHY I LOVE PRIVATE MONEY LENDERS
I started investing in real estate over 8 years ago and I have done all kinds of deals. I started as a landlord and buying Rentals. Then, I started wholesaling and flipping properties (currently doing about 50 trans...