John Williams
Downside of the 1% rule...
Here's why I don't like the 1% rule...A buy-and-hold investor should think long-term. The 1% rule doesn't matter as much if you have a 5-10 year investing horizon because it does not take into account appreciation or ...
Account Closed
Pros/Cons of Los Angeles?
I (25) live in LA with my parents and am chugging along at work saving up money for whenever I figure out what I want to do with it. Recently, my uncle (who owns a few condos near his businesses that he rents to emplo...
Jordan Hanksion
Can I estimate with a "Zestimate"?
Hey BPZillow seems like it could be a very useful tool for searching for real estate and gleaning a blind estimate for locations value and rental income.My question is, just how accurate are these "Zestimates"? Especi...
Alexandra Hughes Pailet
Tenant is Anti-Glyphosate (Round Up) - Realistic Request?
I recently contracted a landscaping company to do a complete overhaul at my rental. Today, the tenant contacts me unhappy that they were using Round-Up as it contains glyphosate. Trying to reassure her, I sent her lin...
Ron Brady
Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias
In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue. If it helps...
Andrew Stair
Why wont my flip sell?
Hey guys, Long time listener first time caller. I have the same issue that others on BP are having. My flip wont sell. I got the house pretty cheap but dumped a boat load into it. I know i know. Mistake. But the house...
Hilary Stalder
Foundation Issues - FLIP or NO FLIP?
Hello BP! I'm new to this world AND that of flipping. I've been in the construction industry for over 6 years though (residential for 3 and now commercial 3+). I came across a great investment property in Orlando, FL ...
Mike Adams
Bathroom door coming off the hinge
Tenant just notified us that the door in the bathroom is coming off the hinge on the second on third hinges. The 1st one apparently is already off. We have in our lease, tenant must maintain all appliances, equipmen...
Michael Goldsmith
Anyone in Central Florida Tampa areas?
Hello Everyone,Brand new to BiggerPockets and REI in general but very eager to meet like minded people and am hungry to learn and get into it. I'm relatively new to Florida, having moved here from the NY/NJ area abou...
Account Closed
Gut to studs? Drywall question
Hi there, I am in a process of renovation of a house. The house is quite old, and has smell in it. The previous owner had pets. I will be changing plywood floor here and there. But I am more concerned about the drywal...