Nick Littleton
Hold strong or Drop Price? Marketing strategy questions
I know it's December/January which is not an ideal time to neither sell or rent. Private landlords in the neighborhood that we invested in are renting their SFH at $2950, but they listed them in August/September. We...
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Mixed Opinions on Asbestos.. What is yours?
Hello all!
I purchased my first flip house on Monday and as a new real estate investor, I would like to get some experienced rehabber's opinions on the threat of asbestos. I searched BP for asbestos-related forums b...
James Denon
Small Unit Turnover Cost $2400. Need advice/help
Looking for some feedback for what I consider a pretty bigh bill for apartment turnover: $2400 for a 800sqft 3bed 1 bath apartment. It has a small living room. The apartment is in Springfield Massachusetts area. Lower...
Robert Obniski
Rough estimate for gut rehab of 3 flat
Hello all, I am currently looking to buy a 2 or 3 flat (duplex/triplex for some of you)Ill try to give the most precise details I can and if someone could give me a ballpark figure I would greatly appreciate it.3 unit...
Artur A.
Mowing Expenses Seem Excessive for my rental property
Hello BiggerPockets community,
I'm a rental property owner, and I've recently been reviewing the landscaping expenses for my out-of-state property, particularly the mowing costs. I must admit, the figures are making ...
Raji Kaur
Contractor Bid
I just bought a house in the Chicago area and the good news is that it doesn't have any structural or foundation damage and from two people who saw it, so far nothing major, but pretty much every room needs work. ...
Michael T.
Overseas investor US real estate dilemma
BP members, I am looking for some advice on a significant real estate shift that I am looking to undertake. Presently I have 2 SFH overseas that have cap rates of 6.5-7%. They are new homes built in 2007 that have...
Meghan McCallum
Help...my contractor bailed
Hi BP Community,So, three strikes...I should be out. This is the third contractor that has failed me. So, he blew his first deadline...now its 5+ weeks later. I went and inspected his work and said, hey...I don't thin...
Jon V.
Probability of positive ROI on direct mail spend?
Hello guys,After lurking around the forum for a while, I finally signed up. This is my first post!So many knowledgeable and helpful people post here. I've learned a lot just by reading (and reading, and reading...)I w...
Daniel Peavey
Refrigerator in rentals
Do most landlords include refrigerators in rentals? What are some thoughts?? Thanks