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First Rental Property
I am way overdue on posting about my first real estate success in Greenfield Indiana. I bought my first house, my primary residence, in 2014. I found a great deal on a small house in the country and could not resist. ...
Ashly B.
What to do with partially finished, walk up attic?
Yesterday one of our tenants notified us she'd be moving mid-July. The unit is a large second floor 1 bedroom and is the only unit that has access to the attic. The attic has stairs going up and is approximately 500 s...
Chad Mercedes
Self Rental Renovation
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I recently have a rental property with tenants for over 8years. The wife and I are looking at performing the BRRRR strategy. I’m a tradesman that works for a contractor and have 20years experience in Reno’s and...
Jennifer Cheu
Too ambitious to do bathroom repair myself??
Hi all, Bought my first owner occupy multi family, and decided to live in the most runned-down unit to do some repairs. I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, but have little to no real estate repair experience. I enjo...
Cheng Bin Zhang
How to ADU in Massachusetts
Housing is a sh*t show in Massachusetts. The state has consistently ranked as one of the most expensive places to rent and buy. It’s such a problem that young professionals (particularly ones with family) are leaving ...
Benn Albrecht
203k Rehab Loan Story - Please Help
I currently signed contracts yesterday for a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 800sqft home on .35 of an acre with a detached 1 car garage. My HUD home inspector is scheduled to meet me and my realtor at the property next week. I al...
Jennifer Lyle
Chicago Flipper
Hi All,New to bigger pockets. I may soon be embarking on my first flip. I know there are probably easier 1st investments, but I think I have a good opportunity, and 86k in student loan debt I need to pay off. Wish me ...
Jason Tanker
Plumbing, fencing, fireplace recommendations
Hi all - In the process of a buying a home in SLP and converting my current townhome into a rental. Does anyone have any good recommendations for the following:1. Plumber - need to replace a bathtub and the guy I usua...
Beth Gorman
Input on turn a 24'x30' garage into a 720sf apt
Looking to turn a 24'x30' garage into a 720 sf 1bd/1ba apartment and seeking input on construction concerns and ideas of interest I need to take into consideration when costing out this conversion. Located 30 mins no...
Jasper Li
Rehab Strategy Advice Need
Hi BP community,I am trying to figure out the direction I want to go with the rehab of my duplex. I can create an open floor plan by changing a bedroom into the kitchen and kitchen into a bedroom. Is it worth it? Open...