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Carrie Purkeypile Best flooring for rentals
1 September 2021 | 68 replies

I have always had carpet in my rentals but I’ve been hearing more praise for putting in hard floors for less expense during rental turnover. When I called in a couple of flooring guys for estimates, one recommended vi...

N/A N/A Is it better to invest in commercial property or residential
13 July 2012 | 62 replies

What is a safer bet, investing in commercial buildings, or investing in residential properties. If you become a local landlord to shops in a town, would that be better then if you had homes there?

Thank you.

Bill S. Change of Status - 6 month challenge
12 November 2015 | 41 replies

So in the vein of previous posts like The 90 day challenge and 1 year challenge I am faced with a 6 month challenge. The story goes as follows.

I have/had a w2 JOB. It's ok, I'm well paid and it provide...

Phineas Howie How Good is Zillow's "Zestimate" of Home Value
4 July 2018 | 73 replies

While using the site Zillow to browse for multi family investment properties I have noticed what they call their "Zestimate." (their estimation of the home's value)  I would like to know how useful other investors hav...

Omayra C. Finding Cash Flow Properties!
30 October 2023 | 42 replies

Hello,
I am looking to purchase small multifamily properties from 4 to 12 units. Does anyone know which cities have the best cash flow markets? I am in Orlando Florida but I cannot find any good cash flow properties ...

Vitaliy Merkulov Require applicant to give access to their social media accounts?
22 March 2017 | 57 replies

When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...

Jack Halley how does dodd-frank act affect note investing and seller carry back
21 January 2013 | 23 replies

I've been considering getting into note investing but was told to avoid it because of the dodd-frank act could be a big problem. What is this act and why is it a problem for note investors?

Brady Boyer Potential applicants not showing up for apartment showings
2 August 2019 | 54 replies

Anyone have any tips on how to increase the number of people who actually show up to view an apartment after scheduling an appointment  I set up three showings tonight sent a reminder email 24 hours before and only on...

Jan Kutrzeba My deal finder / agent tells me my offers are too low
15 December 2018 | 46 replies

Hello BP family,

Virgin multifam buy-and-hold investor here.

I’m trying to buy a 2-4 -unit with conventional financing (already pre qualified) in Allentown, PA. My offers are based on healthy cash flow; min. $150/do...

Joshua Dorkin How do we get the lurkers to sign up and join BiggerPockets?
18 June 2012 | 51 replies

This came up in another thread and I thought it worth having its own discussion.

What do you think would encourage those people who come and read the site (available to non-members) to sign up and participate?

Ideas...