Sam Dykes
cost to add a bathroom
Hi! I am looking at adding a full or half bath to a 3Bed/1Bed single family. I was wondering if any bigger pockets members have done this and have any advice. Did it increase the homes value? How much did the bathroom...
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Fill in pool?
hi- I just bought a sfr4/2 in Tempe,az. The goal is to rent itthere for 2 yearsrehab it and then Sell it. The house has a fairly narrow backyard that is basically all patio and pool. The pool pump is shot and the conc...
Jaimie Abert
First Time 1031 Exchange
Hi all! Looking to do my first 1031 exchange on a property that I am selling soon. I was told that I will need a qualified intermediary, and was provided a referral that charges $1,200 for their services. Is that comp...
Brenna Ellison
What insurance is really needed for a STR/Airbnb?
Hi All,I am setting up my basement (with a private entrance) as an Airbnb. I have homeowners insurance (of course) and an umbrella policy currently, but am curious what other insurance and policies folks recommend as ...
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How do people typically get there start in Commercial real estate investing
I've recently started investing in SFH in the Midwest and South for long term buy and hold cash flow. As I learn more and more every day I've become curious to know how people typically get started in commercial real...
Jonah Richard
For folks with 3rd party PMs, how are you handling bookkeeping?
Some context:My PM uses Buildium. Each month, I take the income & expense report generated by my PM and manually enter it into my bookkeeping software (just Excel) alongside other expenses (mortgage, landlord-paid...
Kenneth McKeown
Ready to take the plunge!
I hope everyone's holiday season is going well! I'm here to reach out to some folks in the San Antonio area. I've only been intererested in REI for about two months now but I've learned a tremendous amount (while I'm ...
Valerie King
FHA Loan for Non-First-Time Home Buyer
Is an FHA loan only available to first-time home buyers? (I may have inspired my mom to jump on the future investor bandwagon)She used an FHA loan on her first home many years ago, but that loan is no longer being pai...
Rich S.
So, which way would you go?
Good day all. Looking for thoughts on what you would do in this scenario. I know folks experiences and levels of REI are all over the map on here, but considering the following set of goals and potential deal, curio...
Steve Bell
Repay HELOC or make interest only payments to increase cash reser
Hi BP community!My partner and I are planning to take out a HELOC to fund the down payment on our first rental unit. Going the short term rental route. Anyone have advice about repaying the HELOC? What advantages woul...