Netanel Malihi
what is your daily job?
Hey BP members.My question is, what is your Occupation while you investing in RE? Or what was your Occupation before retireing to become full time REI? Im asking because I am struggling at the moment if i should get ...
Tom V.
Flipping ain't easy: Zillow flailing in initial foray
Interesting stories in May about Zillow going into the home buying business. https://www.geekwire.com/2018/inside-look-zillows-first-home-purchase-real-estate-media-giant-will-buy-sell-houses/21 day close, easy for s...
John K.
broken furnance: depreciation vs repairs
So I received a call in the middle of the night a few months back, and the furnace was out and it was -20 outside so a true panic call. I had to replace the draft motor in it, for about $1200 (middle of the night ...
Annie Balagot
Tenant Proofing rental
Hi,we just purchased a SFH in Austin that is only a few years old, however, has builder grade brown carpet that is generally OK once cleaned but thinking I want to replace all the carpet with good quality laminate now...
Victor S.
Bedroom HVAC options
Hi, all.Looking at rehabbing a spare bedroom I have in my primary. It currently does not have any heat/air going to it and I wouldn't be able to simply tie a pipe from my central system to it (I have a floor vent syst...
Vic V.
Too much housing in Seattle? Rent vs buy doesnt make sense?
Apologies if the title sounds controversial but I'm trying to understand the real estate market in the Seattle eastside area. Especially with relation to single family homes. I see that home prices in the Redmond- Kir...
Mark Brennan
Tenant’s refrigerator broke.
A tenant’s refrigerator broke and the earliest any appliance tech could get out to look at it was 7 days later. I told the tenant there was nothing I could do, but to buy bags of ice and put them in the fridge/freeze...
Account Closed
Hi! Brand new to this, is my plan workable?
Hi all. My wife and I think we are going to buy a first rental property and wanted to check in with all of you experts, particularly because our plan might be a little different than most.Us: 55 and 51 years old, one...
Eric Samuels
Most valuable skill in real estate investing?
Through all of my research and networking the most valuable skill in real estate continues to be the ability to find a deal. Whether that’s for wholesaling or for other strategies, everything seems to lead back to fin...
Jordan Lee
A Green Investor
My name is Jordan Lee. I first caught onto Bigger Pockets through the podcast. Thanks Josh and Branden and all the guests that have been on so far. I often find myself with a huge grin laughing to myself as I drive do...