Josh Barnett
Best way to analyze an area for investing?
What is a good way or tool to analyze an area (crime, schools, cost of living, real estate laws, taxes) to narrow down the area I want to invest in?Background:I am new to BP and real estate investing and I'm starting ...
Jesse Park
Install A/C and reinstall furnace in my rental (Denver metro)
I purchased a 6bd/3.5ba home ($450k) in March, put $55k in reno, and I'm house hacking with two roommates. I'm looking to cash out refi next year.
I have a 12 year old furnace with ducting. With the summer season ram...
John McKee
So where else are you putting your money besides real estate?
A lot of us our sitting on the sidelines as the market has peaked and interest rates are driving us crazy. Personally I'm still hunting for deals but realize this is going to be a difficult year to invest to make the...
Phil Wrigley
Guesty / hostaway / hospitable?? Help!
Hi everyone,On the back of my last question on here I now have another! I’m sure this is one that’s been asked many times before so please don’t yell at me for asking it again. I did troll the forums and it’s really h...
Carlos Albarracin
NEWBIE FROM NEW JERSEY
Currently looking to invest in a multi family in the Union County area considering that it’s close to home and I know the area fairly well. I’ve been following BiggerPockets for the past few months- attending the webi...
James MacFarlane
Greenhorn from New Jersey
Hello BiggerPockets Community!My name is James and I recently started looking into real estate as a way to work towards financial freedom. I'm 27 years old and I have ZERO real estate experience. I have only been to ...
Kyle Goodman
Maximizing value prior to sale
Good Morning,This is my first post and I am hoping for a little help and direction. Over the past month or so I have become extremely interested in everything real estate and hope to soon get in the game. I have been ...
Courtney Halvorson
Replacing Rental Appliances and Flooring
Two questions! 1) I just bought my first rental property and I need to replace the fridge and washer/dryer. Do you buy good quality knowing the renters may ruin it or go cheaper to save some money? Any recommendations...
Asher Knudson
Business Checking Or Personal Checking
I'm trying to get some answers regarding what kind of bank account I can use for my rental property. I have an LLC so I'm wondering if I can use my personal checking for my business or if I'm required to have a busine...
Nicholas Sewitz
Evaluating a 4 Family Brownstone Gut Renovation in Brooklyn
Hi,I have identified a 4 family complete gut renovation in a nicer part of Brooklyn. When I say gut, I mean it, there are holes in the floor and only 1 bathroom. Before I dive into this purchase was curious to get eve...