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Hi everyone,I am building a 2800 sq. ft., 4 br/3.5 ba home with a 1600 sq. ft. unfinished basement on my 13 acre farm in Bealeton, VA. Although this is not a spec house or custom build for a client, I am using this o...
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Hi Everybody,
I own a small building with 5 units and I pay all the utilities except electricity. The gas bill increased over the winter but doubled for the month of February. I suspect some of the tenants (I had som...
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That's what this CNNMoney article attempts to help you figure you .... in fact, Trulia is launching a rent vs buy index for 50 major cities. Always a lot of variables to consider so maybe an index could help some inc...
Very interesting read.... Live to know the thoughts if people in this forum, especially people from seattle, washington or anywhere in washington state actually.
I just copied and pasted the article....
Gov. Insl...
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My rental SFH is going to need the carpet replaced after the current tenants leave April 1st. This is a 1250 sqft. SFH in the Schaumburg area near Chicago with a slab. What's the best looking, durable, affordable, a...
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Hello there! I'm based in NYC and have been trying to decide which market to invest in out of state. I think I want to move forward with Milwaukee, WI for the following reasons: I lived there for 7 years, know the are...
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Helloooo Bigger Pockets! I hope I am posting my question in the right place. Have done some reading and haven't quite found the answer. I am not sure there is one answer but rather perspectives on this question. I hav...
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Getting ready to list one of my long time rentals. Please give some tips on freshening up the front without going crazy on the budget. Here is what I am thinking but thoughts appreciated...Replace flower post near fro...
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