I am currently applying for my first hard money loan and they want the scope of work, we will probably be doing most of the work ourselves so since I do not have a contractor I'm trying to figure out exactly what I sh...

Hey all,I am new to this landlording bit.  Something I have wondered is how you determine how much more to charge in rent for extras on rental properties.  For example, I am up in the mountains of NC.  It isn't SUPER ...

Hey everyone. I kinda have an interesting situation and I'm hoping to get your help. Parents got divorced and in the divorce decree, I was to be gifted a multifamily. The multifamily has been in my Dad's name since th...

Stockton Rental Market – From the Renters Perspective.A few months ago I acquired seven additional units in Stockton, CA. Most of these units are, in my opinion under-rented. After I get them stabilized I plan to brin...

Refinancing loans with a focus on Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) can be a strategic decision for businesses. Here are some situations when refinancing might be considered:
1. Improved DSCR: If a company’s DSCR ha...

I’d like to propose a new position in our fast growing property management company - Project Manager for renovations. Currently we are renovating units and completing capital projects on multi-family buildings. The un...

Hi BP,I'm new to the bigger pockets forums.  I found a lender sale with 4 single family homes and 1 duplex.  Just did the walk-thru and the homes are about 90% complete.  After the walk-thru, I found out that all the ...

For my first time purchase should I buy a duplex and live in the other half and rent the other side out? And before doing that should I sign up for EIN? Set up Business checking account and get a business credit card?...

Hello! I’m new to this community, but it looks like a great resource. I’ve thought about purchasing an investment property for a while, and am finally done with grad school so I’m ready to take the leap! I’m looking i...

I have an 18,000 sq ft building in a vibrant downtown area that sits on a 1.85 acre lot with 110 parking spaces in front. It is an old concrete warehouse with 12 foot ceilings that I converted into office/retail suite...