Jonathan Chan
Home Inspection Misses Roof Replacement
I closed on a house in another market on 12/31/2020, for which I had a home inspection done. Standard stuff. However, my insurance company called me and informed me that the roof is in such bad shape that it needs to ...
Chris Kenyon
Whats my issue with Direct Mailing?
Hello investorsI am in need of some advice/direction. I just sent out my first direct mail campaign last month, and It failed big time. I sent out postcards that a local investor mentioned worked. I felt they were pre...
Justin Pumpr
Apartment Repairs and maintenance costs when underwriting
Hey all,
What numbers do you use when projecting repairs and maintenance costs for apartment buildings?
My rules of thumb have been:
- $650/unit for 2000s or newer and $250 for cap ex
- $750/unit for 1980s-2000s a...
Justin Brown
Newbie NAVY vet looking to get into real estate
Hi everyone my name is Justin Brown, I am 28 years old. I live in Arizona, from Chicago and served our country in the US Navy. I am interested in multi family rentals and house flips. The first deal I want to do is a ...
Kevin Dickson
Craigslist and Discrimination
Does anyone know why Craigslist has added "income source" to their disclaimer?I just noticed this today when I posted an ad:Discrimination by race/origin, age, family status ('no kids' 'ideal for one'), disability, cr...
Sharad Bagri
should we get home warranty
Hi BP,
Is it advisable to get a home warranty for older rental property (built around the 1940s) ?
Any recommendations in Ohio?
Sierra Mendez
Where Should I Begin?
Hi, I am a 17 year old high-school student, turning 18 in a few months and I have just discovered the real estate niche. I have become particularly interested in real estate investing / flipping houses. I have a good...
Account Closed
Building Reserves
Does anyone have any creative ideas on building reserves? I want to purchase a 6-plex but I need reserves for security. I am looking to purchase the 6-plex early next year and am looking to implement any valuable sugg...
Sam Huze
How does starting an LLC affect....
Good Afternoon everyone, This question is from my mom, she is 58 and owns several homes in Colorado, Arizona, and New Hampshire. She was considering applying for an LLC so that her and I could manage these properties ...
Darien Holder
Teen from Jacksonville Florida!
Hey BiggerPockets, my name is Darien, I'm 17 and I've decided to get into Real Estate Investing! I see real estate as a great wealth builder and it's interesting. I've learned a lot of it through hours of videos and a...