I am noticing that smart home amenities for new construction apartments and homes are becoming common. For those of us who own older non-smart properties, I want to analyze cost benefit of retrofitting. It is possible...

I was recently granted a permit for work that was done prior to my purchasing the building. However, the permit needs the signature of the new construction inspector. The plans required for the permit include things t...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community, I am interested in investing in the Albany New York or Troy New York markets. I have been targeting 4-10 unit properties in the area as a cashflow play.  However, I am a bit concerned a...

Hi all,I have a single family home I purchased in June 2021 for 200k.Aside from cleaning up the yard, painting, and new water heater there have been no improvements.I recently got a letter that my taxes are going up a...

I'm new to BiggerPockets and find the site vast with tremendous interconnectivity for RE enthusiasts - from new to highly experienced. When I entered my family's industry in 1990 (we've been in business since the 180...

Very long story short, I was mislead, misguided and ultimately ripped off by a chain of real estate professionals. Unfortunately among other things, it resulted in 2 short sales and I had to walk away from those 2 pro...

Very long story short, I was mislead, misguided and ultimately ripped off by a chain of real estate professionals. Unfortunately among other things, it resulted in 2 short sales and I had to walk away from those 2 pro...

The joys of Florida and home insurance. My current carrier is leaving Florida and in the process of getting roof inspection it has been discovered that there is no roofing permit on file with the county. So a new ro...

Hi everyone. I'm new to BP and I'm soaking in all the advice and tools that are available on the website for current and new investors.

I would like to connect with investors in Central Maine or Maine in general. I...

Hi everyone,

I am looking into buying a duplex which shares the same gas heater as well as electric.

How difficult and cost intensive would it be to separate those? The downstairs unit is a 1-bedroom, t...