Bryan T.
Why do people not just rent their rooms out to prevent foreclosur
Why do people not just rent their rooms out to prevent foreclosure? During the 2008-2009 housing crash, why did people not just rent out rooms to prevent foreclosure?Why do people now not just rent out rooms to preven...
Michael Mastantuono
What utilities are paid by owner for a duplex?
Hello, I'm looking at a duplex in the Columbus area. Wondering if anyone knows what is common for amenities provided by the landlord. Are renters paying electricity, sewer, water, trash, etc. Most likely house is not ...
David L.
Can someone explain the housing prices in AZ?
I guess it's all relative since I live in southern California but I am looking at relocation to AZ and a few things are not making sense to me? First, why are housing prices so cheap in AZ? I don't mean just cheap com...
Spencer Fry
4-Plex- High price but significant value adds
I have a 4-plex I'm currently looking at potentially trying to buy. The area I live in is a high summertime tourist area. As it stands, the numbers do not work to purchase the property at current asking price. Now the...
Jonathan Levi
Best class of real estate in a post Covid world?
Hi all,
When I first came to BiggerPockets I was interested in multi family. Over time, I became convinced that I needed to go to triple net properties since I live Abroad and loved the idea of mailbox money with zer...
Joshua Costa
Purchasing a legal fourplex with five units
hey guys I've been in the background reading a lot of blogs for a while. I have learned a lot and I'm about to make an offer on my first multi. So the details on the property are that it's a legal four family but th...
Martin S.
Tom Troll - I am disappointed at BP
I am soooooo disappointed at BP. A site that I have recommended to many friends and family.I was so excited watching some of the podcasts for the last few days, and just realized wow, this could just be a whole big lo...
Joey Nakayama
Move-in fee v. security deposit
As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...
Nikki Robinson
$45,000+ for FOUR rental units...? HELP!
The front building has two units - 1/1 upstairs and 1/1 downstairs.The back building (not shown in photo) has two units also - 2/1 upstairs and 2/1 downstairs.The owner is a Realtor who says the property appraised for...
Nathan Gesner
What was your biggest mistake starting out as a Landlord?
We've all new to this game at some point. What was the biggest mistake you made when getting started? Did you discriminate against someone?Did you find your lease in the bottom of a Cracker Jack box?Did you let emotio...