I am in the process of renovating a rental property through an insurance claim after a recent fire. Appliances are not included in the insurance claim of what's being covered by insurance since that falls under "perso...

What is your real vacancy rate? Do you go back and actually calculate it each year or just have a number in your head? I typically input 8% in the financial calculators before I purchase a property but some are better...

Hi everyone,We recently purchased a duplex in Ohio we are going to owner-occupy and we are looking for any advice you all have as we become landlords. I’ve read the Book on Managing Rental Properties so I feel like I ...

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I just turned 17 and started my senior year in high school. I live in Orange County and would like to start flipping homes soon but I don't have a lot of money to start with. My dad said he'll help me since he ha...

Hey BP Community.  Thanks you so much in advance for your help with this situation.  Its my first multi family....I've run the numbers, done the research, and this is my last step before making the plunge. See below a...

Hello everyone I’m currently UC on a property out of state and contemplating on managing it myself and finding my own tenants. I know this will be difficult at the start but need to start somewhere. Does anyone have a...

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I'm a new investor living in/looking in the Cleveland market, interested in cutting my teeth on small multi-family apartment buildings (<10 units).  I've been crunching numbers on some of the deals I've seen offere...

Hello BP family! I am a new investor and I have been offered the opportunity to attend Than Merrill's 3 day workshop in Kansas City on September 27th- 29th. I was wondering if anyone went to one of Than's workshops be...

I start general education classes here in June I'm going to a school here in Kansas City called UMKC looking at possibly majoring in economics , I just wanted to hear from members on Biggerpockets that did go to colle...