Using credit cards for renovation projects is a smart way to save money. By opening a new credit card before a renovation project, you can take advantage of cash back bonuses and rewards that many credit cards offer. ...

Currently making offers on homes in South Bend, Indiana. Looking for good recommendations on contractors? I live in California and will need to rely on a good contractor to rehab a home I plan to keep as a long term r...

Hey! Just curious what everyone is doing/has done in the past with rent. Did you file the income on your tax returns? I’ve been house hacking for 1.5 years and have never reported it. After  talking with a bank..I now...

Hi, I've been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for the past few months with zeal. I am intrigued by the financial freedom my family and I stand to gain with real estate. I'd like to acquire my first rental propert...

I just purchased a rental property, and am working with my property manager to determine what repairs we should do on one of the units before renting out.  This unit in particular isn't in the best shape: 10 year old ...

how do you know how much to pay contractors for working on home improvements for your property?

Programs or schools to help get general contractor license? Just moved to Georgia to get license out here for a company based in New Jersey.

Hi, I am fairly new to Real Estate Investing and to post here on BP. I have a newly formed contracting company in the Baltimore MD metro area that I would like to primarily devote to home improvement for the sake ...

Good evening friendsMy name is Luis and I’m new to these forums. I live in Los Angeles county and would like to enter the real estate market. I have been an entrepreneur for most of my life. I currently have a busine...

I purchased a home in 2004 that is a rental. I took out an ARM back then and for the most part it has proven to be good considering the market taking the dive it did and my current interest rate is 2.54 I believe the ...