How do you evaluate what improvements are profitable for rental units?Assuming everything is repainted & clean, what is a good framework to understand the impact of:-new kitchen countertops -bathroom updates-lands...

I hear so much about how important it is to have positive cash flow when analyzing a property to buy and hold. What I don't hear is how the deposit you put down on a property affects the cash flow (by directly affecti...

Due to recent hail storms I need 3 roofs replaced.  I've called a variety of roofers and they all seem to want to scam me one way or another.  I've called a couple of them on their pricing.  Most of them act like the ...

Hello BiggerPockets!My parents have worked hard throughout their lives to put their kids through school and pay down the mortgageby the end of this year they will have finally paid off the house and are hoping to reti...

Who is investing in Cincinnati market? Just trying to see who is on here. I rarely use this site anymore, BUT I want to see who is active right now.  Thanks.

I have a one family house renting out the top living in the basement. My CPA says when I file I should not file showing the rental income because if I want to sell then I will not get the 250,000 tax free allowance. I...

I've noticed that some people like and want 2, 3 and 4 plexes, but never understood why. What do you think? I understand that there is just one roof and one exterior, but also that SFRs are much easier to sell, a...

I would like to keep this short and sweet. I need some advice. I have recently purchased a two family home which i occupy, as well as inherited tenants whose lease is not over till June. couple things we found out the...

Hello everyone! BPCON 2022 is officially sold out, but we know plan can change. If you have a ticket, please post it in this thread. When it is sold, please quote your original post and say "SOLD" in caps in the respo...

I've noticed that a lot of people on the site come on and ask about how they can get started investing with a poor credit score and if that score even matters in real estate.I'd argue that it does.  I think it makes o...