Michael Noto
Running Diary of a 4-Family Rehab in Central Connecticut
My business partner and I are closing a 4-family rehab property tomorrow in Central Connecticut. I will be using this thread to post what we go through on a daily basis. As soon as I can I will get some before pictu...
Marvin Michel
My apartment is not renting, my agent says price is not the issue
Hi,I have a duplex property in Middletown Ohio. I spent the last few months fixing the foundation of my property, but now that's been completed and my home is up for rent, but it's been sitting on the market going on ...
Russell Ponce
Can Wholesaling be Illegal?
I just got a pretty severe lecture from a house buyer. Trying to figure out this game and making your way as a wholesaler title companies etc are going to look at you like you've got two heads from time to time. "Peop...
Alan Mackenthun
To swing a hammer or not?
Brandon Turner instigated an unofficial Bigger Pockets meet up last night in St. Paul, MN. It was my pleasure to meet Brandon and a number of other local BPer's. Later I found myself thinking about something Bra...
Jason A.
Help, served with Building Code Violation in Sacramento
We bought a foreclosure in 2008 in Sacramento County that had a large addition and we didn't check for permits. I know, I've learned a valuable lesson.
We were trying to refinance the property and for whatever reaso...
Alla Minchenkov
Can I negotiate post-inspection the house sold as-is?
We are considering buying a house, which was listed as-is. The house has a lot of issues and requires a lot of work. Our offer has inspection contingency with void only, given the house was sold as-is. Can we go back ...
Marcus Johnson
What happened to the 2% rule
Just prior to my first real estate investment in 2014, the 2% was heavily promoted by Brandon Turner. Then more recently it was lowered to the 1% rule. Now the current staff are promoting around .8%. So interesti...
Kevin McGovern
Losing thousands - cancellations left and right due to Austin Energy
Unbelievable. And to think I just submitted/paid my Q4 quarterly STR taxes to the city and this is what I get in return? What options do I have here in terms of compensation? Sure, things happen and I can live with...
Account Closed
First Flip. How important is a general contractor?
About close on my first house, was a hoarder house and going to need a lot of work. I want to hire a general contractor, I feel a good GC would help speed up the flip which would limit holding cost and help get a good...
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Biggest Problems With Tenants...
I am getting ready to rent out my first investment property and am trying to figure out what incentives, policies, etc. to put into my lease. I would like to hear some of the biggest/most common problems other investe...