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Bird-dogging + food?
I'm currently knocking on people's doors to make leads and I was wondering if bringing desserts or pastries is too much of a gesture? To the home owner, I'm just a stranger. Would it be weird for a total stranger to...
Aaron Paterson
New to BP (from Livermore, CA)
Hi BP community! I am originally from Longmont, CO, but now live in Livermore, CA, where I work as an engineer. I own two rental properties (townhouses in Denver, CO, and Rock Springs, WY) and am interested in expan...
Douglas Bennett
Southern East Louisiana
New to BP. New to housing investing. Know little. I’ve been wanting to get involved with building 2 or 3 duplex’s or a 4-plex for 5 years now. I’ve been angry with a bank. Tired of them holding my money and I get...
Alan Frisk
Airbnb Automation - Out of State/Far Away
Hi all!
Currently about to close on our first house-hack/short term rental near Austin and were approached by a family member who wants to partner up with us and invest in another duplex about a hour away from our du...
James Tiu
BRRR: large closet or 2 half baths
Hello BP,
I'm in the middle of a BRRR duplex project in San Diego. It is an identical looking duplex with approximately 720square feet each and 2 bedroom 1 bathroom. Right now, I am faced with a dilemma. Should I tur...
Vikas Raoot
Additional income generation ideas in STRs
Has anyone implemented additional streams of income in short term rental properties that add to your existing source of primary income from them? E.g vending machine (luxury food/drink items etc). Any brainstorming id...
William Walker
Analyze hair salon purchase
I’m close to purchasing a hair salon - this would be my first commercial investment. I’m familiar with residential and own a few SFH but this is new. Purchase price 100kRent $1,200/monthIt is one building with 3 units...
Guillermo Oyola
Bonus for contractor
What are your thoughts on giving a contractor a bonus for finishing a job well ahead of schedule and not going over budget? This is someone that I want to continue to work with and build a relationship. They also are ...
Isaac Isaacson
1031 Experts - What is Boot and what isn't? Appraisals, Inspection, Surveys, Insurance, RE Tax, Etc?
In the middle of my first 1031. Of course my 1031 exchanger referred to their attorneys when I asked these questions. Yes, I will of course ask my tax professional as well. I am just curious to hear what other 1031...
Irfan Saeed
Aluminum Wiring - NewBie mistake
Hi Guys - Would appreciate your help on this. I am rehabbing a house and rehab work is done. While reading some of the biggerpocket blogs I noticed that I did not take care of aluminum wiring in my house. Can you guys...