Mike Clark
Buying in an "Undesirable" community
Do you buy a property based solely on numbers or does the location play a part ... even if the numbers are good.
I found a duplex in an undesirable community that I never even thought about. I really don't want to bu...
Jon Schwartz
Advertise a unit 3 months before it's available?
I'm closing escrow and starting reno on a duplex in two weeks. The reno is scheduled to end on November 18 (and we've worked in buffer time, so I'm confident we'll be done by then). At that time, I'll be moving into o...
Ted Jackson
Fair property management percentage?
I am closing on a 4 unit apartment and considering leaving the current propert manager in place since she has done very well there. She wants 10% of the monthly rent, which I think is fair, but also the first month...
Eric Fernwood
Want a dependable rental income? Start with the location
Most people start by finding a “deal.” “Deals” are usually low-cost properties.
Buying property based on price or initial return leaves a lot to chance. What do I mean by that?
Below is an illustration showing what ...
Cassandra Boyett
How do I decide where to buy my first rental property?
We own a house and want to purchase our first long term rental property. We live in California so real estate is pretty expensive here and we only have about 30k to start off with. I have no idea where to start lookin...
Justin Brophy
Las Vegas Deal...Should we buy?
Hello all,I have a possible deal in the works and would like to get some feedback from the BP community.The condo is located in the Summerlin area, 89145 area code. It is a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom condo; great location ...
George Kamerzan
How much lower should a mobile home rent be compared to apt/home?
Hey Bigger Pockets fam! I am in the process of purchasing a mobile home in Asheville NC. It is about 5-10 minutes from downtown. It's a 2bed 2bath and comps are at about 1,600-1,800 for similar bedroom apartments or h...
Kate H.
Converting shed to livable space - done that/know contractor?
I'm thinking of buying a house in Toronto to rent out and put a shed with electricity, plumbing and heating in the back yard to live in myself. Has anyone done this kind of thing before or know of a good contractor wh...
Martin Krimmel
New to Real Estate Investing/Looking for rental properties
Hi,I've recently joined the BP Community, reading real estate investment books, listening to podcasts ect. I'm currently working with a real estate agent to find buy and hold properties. I have some cash available to ...
Roberto Sembiante
Second Rental (Large)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Norfolk.
Purchase price: $307,500
Cash invested: $3,695
6 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom Renovated Single Family Home.
What made yo...