Hello Bigger Pockets!  In keeping with my habit of “do some research, write a post,” I’ve been looking into short and mid-term rentals as compared with a more “normal” long term rental.  Specifically I’ve been trying ...

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Many of you know that in Washington State there is a law is that says if you want resell a property within a year at least one of the property owners has to be a licensed and bonded contractor...

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I recently found a mixed use in Brookline, Pittsburgh. Is this a desirable market, in terms of placing a tenant as well as appreciation?

When purchasing a property, what kind of Cash-on-cash return do you guys look for? What numbers make you say, "yes, I'm buying this property," and what numbers make you say, "no, this deal isn't for me." When I analyz...

I've looked up Fair Market Rent for my zip code and its $950 (75228 zip code Dallas County). I then looked up all the utility etc that they deduct from that amount....lets say that $250.

Is $700 the most I c...

I recently had a renter ask me if it's possible to board up the fireplace, as it will not be used. SFH, wood fireplace. They would like to put some furniture in front of it. Should I have any concerns?

Currently evaluating SF properties to buy/hold.  What is the most efficient way to obtain accurate insurance quotes to assess cash flow.  Currently I've been reaching out to agents individually with an address that is...

Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Oak Grove.

Purchase price: $73,000

Cash invested: $17,789

Sale price: $123,000

Contributors:
Elyse Rasmussen
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does anyone have an accurate online source to determine how frequently an area floods?