J Scott
J Scott - Author of Flipping/Estimating Book - Ask Me Anything!
Hey everyone!First, thank you so much for all the support after my recent Podcast episode and the recent BiggerPockets release of the 2nd Editions of The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs....
Jim Welch
How long should my flip property sit on market before I worry
Dallas Texas MarketPurchase Price: 84kEstimated ARV: 149kRenovation: 30kCurrent Days On Market: 55Original Listing Price: 149.9kCurrent Listing Price: 146kCurrent Net Profit Potential: 10kThis is my first flip and I e...
Morgan Burum
Downtown Vacant Buildings
I am currently looking for a property to update. I've been looking at alot of downtown properties, but I dont' know where to get information on them. Alot of them look abandoned and need alot of cosmetic work. But I t...
Lindsay Wilcox
Homeowner Living in Non-Conforming Unit?
This might be a pretty unique question, but since I know there are several people who started their RE journeys buying a MF house and living in one of the units, I'm hoping there might be someone who can shed some ...
Mary Schr
Please Help: Unique Tenant Situation
Hi everyone,I posted earlier but it didn't go through so here it is again: any insight or help would be greatly appreciated.Here's my situation:-I rent an apartment where I live with my family.-I recently bought a coo...
Stuart M.
Expense Real Estate Taxes on Sched A before in-service?
Can you put the real estate taxes on your schedule A while the property is undergoing renovations, before the property is placed in-service? I was under the impression that you cannot, that they must be added to the ...
Rodney Kuhl
First rental property - duplex vs. SFH ??
I am looking into buying my first rental property. I've been in contact with a few different people who have companies that provide turnkey properties to investors. This intrigues me as a way to find a stable, positiv...
Matt A
Deficiency judgement after a short sale
Hello CTC,
I have a concern. I recently had a short sale approved in California through B of A and the buyer wants to close asap. I got a letter from B of A stating "BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP...
Michael Swan
Please Evaluate My Plan
A little background first. In 2011-2012 purchased with 20% down loans 10 condos in sunny San Diego. Averaging about $48,000.00 cash flow. Life was good. Then I calculated my return on Equity and noticed San Diego ...
Jared Cheney
First Out of State Deal: What you wish you knew before buying
Hello Bigger Pockets family, long-time podcast listener and forum reader, first-timer poster!Quick back story: I bought my first rental property (1/1 condo) here in my hometown of San Diego 1 year ago. Ever since I le...