Andrew Curro
Do you still use the 1% or 2% rule today?
Do you still use the 1% or 2% rule to evaluate investment properties? I will be looking for properties in capital region NY. Based on podcasts and zillow research, it seems that there are less properties that meet thi...
Nathan Gesner
What are your biggest "red flags" with an existing Tenant?
Mine is lack of communication. When a tenant refuses to respond to any means of communication, that indicates they're trying to hide something and I'm right almost every time.What red flags do you watch for with exist...
Jon Bennin
Stair covering material options - New apartment bldg
We are in the process of designing a new apartment building in upper Midwest where we have snowy winters and hot humid summers. The units are all lined up next to each other townhome style. Each unit has there own g...
Brice Furr
Newbie from Lansing / Portland, Michigan
Hi Everyone,My name is Brice Furr. I am 32 years old, an engineering student at Michigan State University, and an Army Veteran. Unlike most college students I have already started my life with a family and a home. I ...
Michael Herr
How would you fix this door?
Had a tenant tell me they broke a door. They apologized, said they would pay, asked me how to proceed. . . I don't recall seeing this type of door at Lowes/home depot, etc. It's far from a modern door. There is a...
David Florist
Living with your Tenant - Utilities
I recently bought a 3bd 2bth house with a pool and will be having people I personally know living with me. We are all easy going and I don't think it will be an issue (I hope).I have a few questions about leasing and ...
Dominique Long
Connecticut REI advice
Anybody from CT who does real estate investing I.e, buying multi-families and renting them out. I’m currently starting and in the process of looking for a 3 family in Waterbury CT. Any suggestions on buying in Waterbu...
Shane Stevens
Hello BP from Georgia.
Hello Bigger Pockets Community. I have listened to 80% of the podcasts and a few two and three times. There is so much info here. I am really excited about learning as much as possible and moving toward action. I ...
Account Closed
keeping the motivation..
I have a question on how you guys keep your motivation day in and day out to keep wholesaling. For example in my situation I have done this for a year and I find it is so easy to lay around and do nothing all day s...
Brooke Gibson
How does depreciation work for older houses?
Hi, I'm looking for an answer to this or links to resources since I've had a challenging time finding any. I hear that depreciation lasts for about 27 years and the amount deducted from tax can make the net income, fr...