Matthew Lewis
Questions about "adding value"
So I totally understand how to add value to a rundown property by doing the work myself -- it's good old-fashioned sweat equity (more properly termed "trading time for money.")What I don't understand is how it works t...
Leah Woods
Tenant wanting to do bathroom renovation?
Hi All,
I am a relatively new landlord. I have a duplex in NH and the new tenant has asked if she could do renovation in the bathroom in her unit. She wants to either move the toilet from one side of the bathroom to ...
Roy N.
Surprise!! A renovation retrospective of an 1100 ft^2, 2-level flat.
IntroductionThe saga started almost a year ago (September 2014). The relationship with long-term tenants we inherited two years prior had been sliding sideways for some time - their unit was the only one we had not r...
Mango Arisara
Need help with analyzing a deal for wholesailing a foreclosure home
Hello there, BiggerPockets community!!!!
I'm a newbie still learning in the real estate investing. I need help analyzing the deal please!
I've came across this lead today and it was a foreclosure 1,890 ...
Justin Kramp
SFH versus condo/apartment DENVER
Looking to buy my first property to rehab and rent out using BRRRR in the Denver/aurora, etc. area. I want to start out “cheaper” and be able to have more money left to put into the rehab in order to get a better deal...
Michael Smith
Neutral Paint Colors for Rental Properties
I'm getting ready to close on my first rental property, and I'm still trying to come to a final decision on paint colors. I want to use a light, neutral tan color on the inside, perhaps something similar to Benjamin M...
A Lak
My first deal, how to best finance
Hello,
I just found my first property, the seller wants to sell at 20% discount compared to what he has paid a year ago (new building) + free new furniture.
Now I want to go to discuss with the bank. Usually banks t...
Justin S.
Unpermitted Work Completed
There is an REO I have under contract and still within my inspection period. I went down to city hall and discovered the additions on the home are unpermitted and violate setback rules. I cannot obtain variances sin...
Pat D.
Contractor Pricing: Hardie Board Siding & Windows
On Episode 399 Jeff Thorman talks about getting contractor pricing on siding and windows (see transcript below). Does anyone have experience with getting this type of pricing for windows and Hardie Board siding in Wes...
Cody C.
MLS Tricks
Does anyone have any good MLS searching tricks to find properties that are good investments? Here are the ones I can think off right off the bat:
1. High Days on Market
2. Cash or Conventional, or Owner Carry
3. Pend...