Jason Malabute
underwriting vacancy amount
One of the biggest concerns when underwriting is when increasing rents by over 100 dollars and doing value projects, how much should vacancy increase in year 1. I talked to more experienced investors. Experienced inv...
Will Barnard
The Occupants from Hell!
I am currently dealing with some occupants (who are no more than squatters) and getting them out so I can get in and start the rehab has been a daunting process. Typically, I get them out with cash for keys and it is ...
Daniel Guas
Bathroom renovations - what brand of tile are you using?
I just bought a 2 family house that I'm looking to update the bathroom tile. What brand of tile do you use for your flips or rentals?I want to get a cheaper tile that looks nice.What I have seen so far that I like: Fo...
Matthew Reichert
OOS Detroit investors: cert of compliance?
How are you OOS investors with Detroit houses handling the renewal of certificates of compliance? Do the property managers handle this? What about the annual lead inspection?
Bharath Raj
Medical office building in Houston
I am currently under contract to buying a medical office building. It was listed for $750, but we negotiated it down to $600. Since this was part of a larger medical building complex, and only a portion of it is being...
Keith W.
South Jersey contractors?
Does anyone have solid recommendations for South Jersey contractors? Need to start getting estimates for renovations.
Samantha Miller
Lesson learned. . . seeking encouragement
Hey BP. I wanted to share a tough lesson learned, partly to help others learn from my experience and partly to seek any words of wisdom/encouragement. :( Thanks in advance!I am just 2 weeks from closing on my first p...
Kaylee Walterbach
The best way to save money?
Yet another chance to be featured in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine!
Calling all finance savants: What money-saving strategy do you swear by?
By responding here, you're allowing us to print your nam...
Amy Zemser
Brian Page's Airbnb formula
I was wondering if anyone has tried or heard of Brian's Page's Airbnb formula for signing leases on rental units and then using the apartments as a full-time Airbnb model. I've been an Airbnb host for some time, and I...
Forrest Faulconer
Investment properties are great, but let's get PERSONAL.
According to the classic Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki says your home is not an asset. This makes sense considering your home is not making you money but demanding repayment from the get-go. Appreciation is no gu...