![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2651333/small_1674663105-avatar-mariac272.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Curious to know what were some pitfalls that you ran into getting started in real estate, real estate investments or flipping and how you overcame it?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1768/small_1621345772-avatar-seemo.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Who knew you could use your blackberry as a modem for your pc or laptop? I think it is pretty cool, i am on my laptop right now posting here with the help of my blackberry.
The funny thing is it is faster than regul...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1014425/small_1694594483-avatar-stevel170.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello All, I am currently in negotiations with spectrum cable on a internet/cable 10 year exclusivity agreement for a 233 unit complex in Ohio. They are offering me 23k upfront (which seems low) 7300 a year in...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/51630/small_1669599864-avatar-shabaka_nj.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all. We just started rehabbing a 1500 square foot house in an upscale neighborhood. It currently has a 150 amp service and panel box in the basement. My thinking is that we may need to upgrade to 200. Especially...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/405271/small_1621449510-avatar-joshuac26.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What do you guys suggest the tenant pay for either as part of the rent or separate? Utilities paid by the landlord often include water/sewer and trash, but tenants pay for electricity, cable, internet etc. What has wo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/93916/small_1694731529-avatar-callalily.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Our tenants want to have satellite TV and have asked if they can have a satellite dish installed through Century Link on our SFR at our tenants' expense. When we bought our SFR, there was already a satellite dish on t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/373755/small_1621447447-avatar-alanf2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have an Airbnb with three TVs. I am paying xfinity $200 a month for cable, phones, and Wi-Fi, yes I am a fool. How can I get this cheaper? Xfinity told me that the basic Wi-Fi is $59 a month, how do I run the thre...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/9/small_1621345214-avatar-biggerpo.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was wondering if anyone uses VoIP for phone service. If so, how is the service? Any thoughts? Advantages/Disadvantages?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/285971/small_1621441654-avatar-nicholasp17.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm analyzing deals in the orlando area and am having trouble finding out the fixed landlord paid expenses, I searched around to get the average bill for a 4 bedroom but I'm not too sure how to be certain I am doing i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/96887/small_1695219027-avatar-buwatcha.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I just purchased a 12 unit bldg which has three corporate units. They pay between double and nearly three times market rent which is great - but LL pays for all utilities, furniture, etc.
I'm trying to brainstorm id...