Brian Buckley
Getting started with rehabs
I just want to say what a great wealth of information this website has been and thank anyone who contributes to my post. I am 26 years old and have been interested in real estate for a number of years but have never ...
Gino Barbaro
What Upgrades Have You Done To Your Property To Increase Value?
Hi Everyone,I just wanted to start an important discussion on how to increase the value of a multifamily property. It's all about raising the NOI, and I would like to get some ideas on how to create value.Any idea wo...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: Pro feature value adds- what would you find useful?
With the forums being updated we are also looking at ways to improve BiggerPockets even more. Many of you are current Pro members or free members that may have considered Pro membership. While we already have exclusiv...
Stacey Agustin
Thoughts on 401(k) vs Real Estate for Retirement?
I am currently saving up money for a down payment on my first investment property. I plan to use real estate investing as my primary retirement nest egg and as cash flow to sustain me after retirement. I just graduate...
Andrew Lisi
Buying 1st Investment - Do I Keep Renting?
My wife and I are currently renters. I'm just now getting into REI. I'm wondering if our first property purchased has to be our own. I see advantages to continue renting while we invest in other properties.Only have t...
Joseph Verschleiser
Invest in a property using self directed IRA
Hi all - I have a bunch of money sitting in a Roth IRA which I’ve recently learned can be used to buy an investment property. I have enough for a decent down payment on property. Has anyone recently used an IRA to inv...
Tyler Rowley
Boat Rental With Lake House
I own a STR lakefront home. My neighbor from across the street (not lakefront) approached me with this idea: he will buy a pontoon boat to dock at my house. Renters can pay extra to rent the boat. Simple enough. How w...
Anthony Addessi
Ceiling Fans - What do you need to know?
I am looking at putting ceiling fans in my new project in Redwood City CA. I am also thinking about putting them in units that we have already remodeled as an upgrade if a tenant wants them for a price. The units ...
Tiara Murray
Starting Expenses
I am just starting out, and right now I am trying to figure out what I should include in my monthly expenses. I want to know what your average monthly expenses were when you started, and what did it include? Here is w...
Matt Spenn
Low Budget Marketing ideas?
Hello!
I was curious what other investors could recommend for some low budget marketing ideas. I was just getting started last year, sending out post cards, but due to some personal things that came up, I had...