Alexandro Jimenez
Cap Ex For a Long Term Rental: Now Or Later?
I currently have a 3 bed 1 bath under property. This is my first deal, and I am unsure of whether or not I should spend on big cap ex items now or later. I will be living in it for a year before I turn it into a renta...
Sophia Coleman
Suggested Electrical, Plumping, and HVAC
When completing a renovation, how much would you suggest paying for1.Electrical2.Plumbing 3. HVACCan someone suggest cost of what I should pay for each or a total price.
Dillon Nash
Separating Utilities on 20 Unit - Occupied / Value-Add Opportunit
Hi all, I am in contract to purchase a 20 unit building. Currently it is a steam boiler system that heats the entire building. The building was built in 1970+/- the structure is in good condition but mainly original....
Marcus Auerbach
Winter stroms and other things to be prepared for
Woke up this morning to -9F and howling winds, turning my phone on I learn we have 2 tenants in Milwaukee with heat out.Having a furnace go out is during winter is a major inconvenience during "normal winter weather" ...
Maya Torres
Not having central air concern
Hello!
So my husband and I have been house hacking in our first duplex for about 6 months. We plan on purchasing another property and moving at the end of the year. Right now I have a tenant that lives next door. Wha...
Jonathan Rouse
Figuring out ROI for a short term rental in Nashville
Hello, I'm wanting to get into the short term rental game, and just like most rookies, am concerned that if I purchase a place it wont rent enough days to cover the expenses. Is there anywhere I can look to see the s...
MONICA WATSON
Denying tenant request?
My tenant has been in the house for three months now. She just ask if we can put window screens on when my husband goes to change air filter Saturday. The house is air conditioned and there are about 10-11 windows. I ...
Elliott Kim
First-time Chicago multifamily in contract - Close or Pass?
Hello BiggerPockets,After about half a year of learning and searching for my first investment property, I've finally found a property which I plan to “house-hack”. We are in contract now and the inspection period ends...
Sarah W.
Cat Urine - How can I remove completely?
I had a tenant who brought in 2 cats and an unapproved dog. Upon her move-out after a year, it appears that the cats and dogs were having turf wars. There was a HORRIBLE stench in the stair landing that has no windows...
Elliot B.
Submetering Heat with BTU/Flow/Energy Meters
Hey all,It's winter time and the oil is flowing. This gives me plenty of incentive to find a way to cut some of these heating expenses. Most of the time when the topic of submetering heat is brought up the consensus i...