Deborah Cavallaro
Construction, permitting, plans and engineering costs in L.A.
Hi BP Community,I'm considering doing a high end redesign and addition to an 1800 sf SFH. I'd like to redesign the existing first floor of the house and add a 1400 sf second floor for a total living area of 3200 s...
Phillip S.
Upstairs tenant overflowed tub, insurance won't pay
This has happened twice now in a span of less than 6 months. The property is a duplex with a tenant living in the upstairs unit and the downstairs unit is presently vacant. The upstairs tenant overflowed the tub (ag...
Daniel Lopez
A bunch of questions about getting my first door
Hello everyone. This is my first post and have a lot of questions. About me? I am a single father living in Denver, CO. I want to start investing in rental properties. I have been listening to the Bigger Pockets Podca...
Pavel Sakurets
Wondering what profit are you guys making on your flips before overhead
This was a very slow year for us on flips. We did only 16. From 16 we only sold 14 and 2 were sold to rent to own tenants.Margins ranged from minus 3k on one :) to 23k on most profitable one.What are you guys making?
Radley Estrada
Tenant's Mail Stolen From US Post Office Provided Locked Mailbox
Hello fellow BP'ers.
I own a 4-Plex apartment. There are 3 neighboring 4-plexes, and we all share a US Post Office provided cluster mailbox that is located outdoors on the sidewalk.
A tenant called me and complaine...
Account Closed
I disagree with my accountant on interpretation of the de minimis
I dove into the IRS code today, and I think I have an airtight argument that the de minimis rule applies not only to personal property like refrigerators and computers, but also to materials and supplies used in impro...
Felix Stone
Which one decision accelerated your growth the most in RE?
Hi All - Trying to collect facts here (instead of ideas/opinions) from all the people who have achieved Financial Independence. I can believe some are lucky and capable of picking the right move right from the get go ...
Adriel Hsu
How I Made 12 Deadly Mistakes & Still Broke Even on my First Deal
My First Deal and the 12 Deadly Mistakes I MadeThe quick and dirty numbers: Purchase Price: $17,307Purchase Closing Costs: $2000Rehab Costs: $80,748Roof: $6538Foundation: $3000Handyman Labor: $19,284Dumpster: $4378Ele...
Anthony Porembski
Best methods to pay contractors??
I’ve heard most investors say they wouldn’t pay any money upfront but then most contractors I’ve heard say they wouldn’t start work without a deposit. How do you come to an agreement where both sides feel comfortable...
Craig Oram
JWB experience - My thoughts, let me know yours
I wanted to get other people’s opinion of JWB as a PM company. I have been disappointed with the amount of fees and personal piggy bank attitude that the PM has regarding owner investments.
My experience with JWB ha...