Rosy Bruno
Bookkeeping for a newbie - what do I do??
Hi everyone,When first starting out, what did you do to keep track of your expenses, revenues, receipts, quotes, numbers, numbers, money, money, etc...? What software or programs helped you the best? Also, what were s...
Gordon Starr
Should I hire my own kids to work for me?
Hey everyone,I am a sole proprietor with a steadily expanding buy and hold portfolio. My kids are age 8 (son) and 10 (daughter). As a single dad with sole custody, the kids have always tagged along in some way - somet...
Shawn Underwood
Anyone else hate BP app update??
Is it me or can you no longer search forums in Bigger Pockets? There are other issues but this bugs me the most.
Mike Kruser
What makes a slumlord
Ok for the landlords out there question.
I did math on a bunch of properties and saw in my area the only way to make positive cash flow on a property is that it starts around 6+units which is like 800k starting, and t...
Nic S.
I'm getting my butt kicked
I grossly underestimated maintenance and make ready costs for my KCMO portfolio. Operating costs are through the roof and net income is non-existent in my first year of business. I started with 2 SFH turnkeys which ha...
Greg S.
A Beginner's Wholesaling Journey
Hello everyone. I've been a BP member for a few months now, and I've previously been documenting my progress here:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/67333-a-newbies-birddogging-journal
I decided to star...
Steve Jones
ADUs in Los Angeles - do you have any experience
Hi, does anyone have any experience with the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan in Los Angeles? If yes what happened and how did you do it?Thanks much in advance.
Ramanda M.
Tenant's boyfriend overstaying welcome
I have a two unit property, my husband and I live on one side and rent out the other. I am the sole owner, so I am the landlord and handle all of the communication with the tenant, e.g. rent payments, maintenance issu...
Phillip Cooper
What was your biggest unexpected cost in a flip?
I understand many have flipped 5+ houses or have tremendous experience with the renovation process. However, as a contractor I'm curious what was the biggest "miss" or unknown finding you've experienced in a flip? Fou...
Jacqui Dolan
Contractor payments - do they expect some upfront payment?
I will be rehabbing my investment property (property manager will oversee) and am wondering if contractors expect some upfront payment (e.g carpet layer to buy carpet, cabinet maker for kitchens). I currently have a s...