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I am about to start turning a property rent ready and have a deck in the backyard (see pictures below). I am trying to decide if I should keep it as-is or remove the roof. A covered deck is nice in such a hot climat...
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While I know the 50% rule isn't always a direct measurement of things, for this purpose I am going to assume it is. So, being a newbie, it is my understanding that 50% rule simply states that 50% goes to costs of prop...
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Hello all! This is my first post, I hope I'm doing this right. I have purchased several condos in Florida. I just recently bought my fourth in November 2015, and the previous three are all rented out. In October, ...
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About MeWhile I do have a question, since this is my first post to the BiggerPockets forums, I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone and introduce myself while asking the question.My name is Corey and I currently ...
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I am new to BP so just getting into swing of things here. I am in Mesquite TX, and we have one single family unit that's showing to potential renters.
Condo is in Dallas Texas, 2BR, 1.5bath. Few basics are - It's lis...
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In my community there is no real estate meet ups, that I know of anyways. Over the years I have met many landlords and many people interested in real estate investing who just never got started. I have considered host...
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First Deal a Condo, Thoughts?
2 bedroom, 1 Bath 940sq ft. Right now it is on a 12 month Lease until January 2021 @ $850/mo (about 70$) below market rents in the area. HOA covers Water, Sewer, Cable, Trash, and Commu...
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$3K? $5K...$10K? How much per house do you set aside for an emergancy, evections, something broke?
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Hello everyone,For those who own property in DFW at what point do you replace your roof? I had a repair request because part of my fence was blown down from a recent storm. I asked the PM to have the roof inspected as...
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I just went to contract last week on an 80 unit (each unit has 3 -5 offices, used to be all doctors/dentist offices) in Euclid OH, rehab budget of 1 mill, should be a bit less. Net income about 450k on 750kish gross. ...