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So, I’ve got this rental property, was currently renting at 1000 per month, but I am trying to get 1400-1500 per month now. It has cabinets that are original, 45 years old. The cabinet under the sink had water damage ...
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hey there i will be new to landlording in a few months and would like to get my single family home ready to rent. what are some things in my house should i focus on repairing or replacing before a tenant moves in? wou...
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Hello BP,I have a question. I am interested in purchasing a turnkey rental out of my market and I'm looking at providers in cashflowing markets. I wanted to know how much in a cash reserve is recommended on these ty...
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Do you keep a reserve? If so, how big is it? How did you decide on that number?
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THIS WILL BE OUR FIRST HOME PURCHASE (3 CO-OWNERS). WE ARE REMOTE BUYERS. THE SELLER HAS A REPAIR COUNTEROFFER.We're not sure how to proceed, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
About the house: It's in Tampa, a...
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HI Bp,I lost about 60 shingles on my duplex during Hurricane Irma. The total sq feet of the house is about 2200 sq ft. How will an adjuster determine repair versus replacement? I have quality renters and do not want t...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community,
I was interested in investing in a long term rental property in the near future, but live in Miami Fl. Where the property values are way too high to invest in. I was looking at the Dav...
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Hi gys - I find that getting a correct and trustworthy estimate for "paint and general repair" - is much more difficult than "standard rehab" items.Standard Items like flooring, kitchen counter-tops, cabinets & ap...
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Hey All,
Im looking to flip my first property in what I see as a niche market. My first question is: how do you know what holds value? Secondly, how do you estimate repairs precisely?
Alex
I am looking to bid at an auction for a potential fix and flip. This is going to be my first deal. After looking at the numbers and making this post my instincts say bid lower (35k) and be prepared to be out bit. A...