Does going "bigger" when remodeling a rental unit make much of a difference if you plan on refinancing? Is it worth it to spend an extra $7-10k above your budget now to get hardwood floors throughout instead of using ...

BP Community,I recently got a SFR under contract that was built in 1900. Though extensively rehabbed, the age of the property has made insurance brokers I have spoken to a little wary. I was offered only Cash Value po...

Hi All--I began delving heavy into real estate about 12 months ago after attending a "Ride Along" with a successful real estate investor in Philly. I learned a ton and took a bunch of value from that day, and somebod...

Hello,We own a multi unit building in Chicago and the temperature dropped over the weekend. This has caused some pipes in the basement to freeze and burst. Issue: tenant in basement unit is without water. We are activ...

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the site, and I'm analyzing my first deal. It's a 3 unit with great cash flow. It will bring in $32K per year after expenses. There are 2 issues 1) it has knob and tube wiring that needs repl...

This is only my second post in bigger pockets. I am a first time home buyer, and the first one to buy a house in my family. I am free of debt and after lot of hard work saved up for a downpayment. But I am still learn...

On a recent episode of On The Market we have heard some of the best news all year for the economy and the housing market around inflation and interest rates. Today, Freddie Mac reports 30 year fixed mortgage rates at ...

I closed on my first rental property in Bucks county, PA last month (woot woot!!) It's one of twin units in a brick house, three stories high including an attic which we will be converting into a master bed and bath t...

I am trying to find a strategy or method of determining if it is worth the money to separate utilities in a triplex which I recently purchased. Separating utilities would require me to have a some electrical rewiring...

Introduction
Buying a property can be a thrilling adventure, especially when you're searching for the perfect place to call home or a smart investment opportunity.But before you dive headfirst into the world of real ...