Ross Kerne
Help me validate my first rental property(ies) analysis
I am ready to pull the trigger on my first rental property, and you could say I'm jumping in with both feet. I've been lurking on Bigger Pockets, reading, and listening to podcast for about 6 months. I am still learni...
Sabrina Hill
Creative Finance with no money
Hello BP Family,I've read a few things and heard about people buying investments properties with little to no money. I want to know if anyone could give me any insight as to what I could do to make that happen for me....
Jesse Vipond
HELP! Need Advice On Structuring A Creative Deal! HELP!
Hello Friends! I'm looking for advice on how to structure a deal with a little bit of this magical "creative financing" I've been hearing about. I inquired about an ad in my local paper about a 3BR/1BA/2 Car Garage ho...
Ralph S.
Sometimes, You Feel Like a Jerk
I rarely start a thread, but today I had an experience that I just have to share.
A year ago, I thought I'd hit the jackpot. A single mom with two teenagers (15 &16) moved into one of my rentals. She had two ot...
Adam Juodis
Luxury vinyl plank over ceramic tile?
Wondering if I can place luxury vinyl plank flooring right over existing ceramic tile without having to level the grout lines. The grout lines themselves are not much deeper than the top of the ceramic tile(See pictur...
Zachary Sales
50% Rule vs. Applying Percentage for Expenses
When analyzing deals, is it better to apply the 50% rule to a deal, or go through and apply a certain percentage of rent to anticipated expenses, being Vacancy, Maintenance, Capital Expenses, and Property Management? ...
Harish Nandipati
Need help with plumbing
One of my units in a 6-plex in Tucson, AZ has clogged drains. The plumber tried to snake it out but he couldn’t. He tried to scope to see what’s going on but he couldn’t see. He thinks there is probably some leak or p...
Melissa Villegas
How much to renovate in order to rent ?
Hi! I'm debating on how much to update before trying to rent. I "think" I can get $2700-$2900 for monthly rent (if I'm off I'm open to suggestions PLEASE!) Will it still rent when the interior is in original 70s condi...
Kyle Johnson
I’m in desperate need of experienced investor advice!
I bought a home in Norfolk VA in September 2021. I lived there for 3 weeks and then had to move back to Fredericksburg VA for a multitude of family issues. Since December of 2021, it’s been rented out consistently. Th...
Jose N.
High maintenance costs.
What are the options to help mitigate maintenance costs. These vintage Detroit homes are lovely but they sure are higher maintenance due to their age. Service warranties? A recommend contractor? Any experienced advice...