Miles Stanley
Does replacing electrical/rewiring improve home value?
Any thoughts?
My electrician is recommending that we rewire the entire house bc the existing wiring is copper but does not have a ground (built in 1968). We plan to BRRRR this one. He says it would improve home res...
Joseph Lucas Jr
Landlord Tales and cautions
Happy Friday BP Nation!I am still very new to the world of real estate investing but I think I’m going to go down the path of buying, holding and renting. Now I talk with my fiance about this and she immediately bring...
Joe Fairless
Closed on 250 apartments in Houston, Texas yesterday! 2 Lessons Learned...
I'm proud to say that my group closed on a 250 unit yesterday. It's the second deal I've syndicated and both of them have been over 150 units (first one was 168). A couple syndication and multifamily lessons I've lear...
Trevor Ewen
New Orleans Land Auction
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-10/new-orleans-is-auctioning-off-vacant-lots-onlineWhat do you think? Based on what I know about the town and local economy, I wouldn't be rushing at these vacant lots. N...
Kyle Hipp
Applicants having a friend pretend to be their landlord for reference
I am currently listing a place for rent. I have this couple come over and explain to my wife prior and myself at the showing how their current place is bad and that the ceiling caved in twice. They go on with some oth...
Account Closed
Can I become a millionaire as a wholesaler?
How realistic is it to met 1 million a year as a wholesaler? I was listening to a wholesaling podcast and the guy said he makes six figures a month. Sorry if this is a non-PC question lol, the reason I'm asking is ...
David Kuhlke
Is a turnkey investment good for a beginner real estate investor?
Hello everyone! I'm new to BiggerPockets and just finished reading Brandon Turner's "The Book on Rental Property Investing". I live in Portland, OR, where the housing market is very high for rental property investing....
Thomas Lo
Better Market for Out of State Investor: Phoenix or Indiana?
I am currently invested in a small MF in Phoenix in a great area, and am now looking at further investment opportunities in Phoenix in SFRs and 2-4 units. Having driven the market before buying, I know that there is ...
Scott Trench
Is a 20-25% Crash in Multifamily Asset Values Realistic?
I've been noodling on this for a few weeks, and the more I think about it, the more I'm starting to convince myself that large multifamily is one of, if not the most, riskiest asset classes in America right now. Here'...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
I need a new car but don't want more debt. What should I do?
Hi BP! My 2013 Jeep Compass has a dying transmission; I bought it used in 2015. I've seen multiple mechanics/transmission specialists; it's got a CVT transmission which are seeing tons of issues around the 6-year mark...