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After a couple of years of reading, listening, calculating deal after deal scenarios, I am ready to make my jump. I have found a property that I believe to be a profitable, and manageable first venture for me. Short v...
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Good day Biggerpockets,I apologize if this post is lengthy. I think full context is helpful to receive thorough feedback. I live in Florida and am a licensed real estate agent. A year ago I had the observation that ...
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Ive spent countless hours looking and doing a quick analysis on atleast 100 properties on Zillow all over the USA (Mainly 4-plex's) and they are all negative cashflow with a mortgage, sometimes negative with 20% down,...
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Key Points:
-Keep the utilities in your name and bill back to the long-term tenants.
-Hire out lawn care and snow removal... or DIY.
-Insurance costs will decrease when transitioning from homeow...
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While having flooring repairs done from under the house an antique Christmas garland with glass ornaments fell off the wall and broke. Is it my responsibility as landlord to replace this priceless item? If so what val...
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I have been analyzing some deals in my area and have come across one that is of interest to me. This will be a college rental that is only 3 blocks off campus which is prime location for a college rental. 4 bed 1 bath...
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I represent the buyers in a transaction. Popcorn ceiling from a 1966 build. Ceiling is currently in excellent shape, no peeling, cracking or falling off.If asbestos is present, how safe is it to encapsulate with gypsu...
For those of you working short sales: how much does a lender typically accommodate commissions, escrow/title, taxes and other costs associated with closing the sale? I'm working with a lender on a short pay off. I'...
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Hey Bigger Pockets Fam,
I have a friend who is interested in renting out his lodge on Airbnb but he is not interested in property management. Any suggestions on how much to charge as a co-host if I put in that work f...
This is my first post as I am a relatively new member to the site, even though I have listened to the show for a couple years now. I am finally getting started in real estate and am looking for advice or a funding pa...