Ronald Perich
401k vs REI - Data tells the story?
The debate on the efficacy of REI investing over a 401(k) has raged for a long time on BiggerPockets. Thanks to a message from @Christopher Throop, I revisited the topic when he let me know a file I used during an ear...
Kevin Brenner
Electronic Locks for Small Multifamily?
I'm in the middle of rehabbing my Quadplex and am considering installing electronic keyless entry locks. My idea is to pay the money now to install locks that won't need to be replaced during tenant turnover. It shou...
Felipe Salgado
My 1st Purchase in Orange County
Hi everybody,I'm in the process of buying my first property and I'm looking for some advice or a little help from the BiggerPockets family. I'm using my VA loan and I'm looking to use this as an investment but at the ...
Takahito Torimoto
What are my best options TODAY to get and use EQUITY out of my properties?
I feel like I have WAY too much equity sitting and doing nothing for me across my 5 LTR properties:
* Rental A: 235k (Market: 440k)
* Rental B: 140k (Market: 210k)
* Rental C: 130k (Market: 200k)
* Rental D: 75k (...
Stephen Grindle
Using a Self-Directed IRA to invest
Hey friends, I'm considering using a Self-Directed IRA to invest in a short-term vacation rental. So two questions: 1. Should I transition my current Traditional IRA to a Self-Directed ROTH IRA or keep it as a Self-Di...
Sam Jacobs
Australian investor looking to invest in the US
Hi BP community,I'm new to this site but already blown away by how helpful the members are and to see so many fantastic resources available! It's an amazing website and community. A little about myself, I'm an Austral...
James DeRoest
12v lighting wiring and NEC
This is for my home that I'm renovating at the moment, not a rental. Just so we're clear.I want to put in a set of high ceiling lights, but going 12v led rather than full blown 110v downlighters. There will be about 6...
Kris Haskins
Craigslist Scam finally got me good
So I had one of my rentals on craigslist with a lockbox on the front door. I've been using lock boxes for 10 years. I had a rental on the market for a few weeks giving out the code to people to look inside. Yesterd...
Dee Jay
Investing in Chicago :: Good, or Bad?
I am considering a 1031 exchange of an investment property I have in Los Angeles (one of four) out of State to get better cash flow returns, as I have a lot of equity. I have been looking at Chicago, along with other ...
Mike McCarthy
Changing Heat - Who pays?
Just purchased a 3-unit multifamily with a single boiler heating system. I'm changing over to mini-splits for both heat and A/C and I couldn't be more excited to put that cost with the tenants and give them control o...