Kevin G.
Would you flip a house with interior fire damage?
Currently, my business partner and I are looking to put an offer on a single-family home for a house flip. The house is listed for $230k, and we plan to offer $235k. The potential after-repair value (ARV) for the prop...
Sergio P Ramos
Would you purposely burn down a property? Crazy? Or not possible?
I am currently in a back and forth bidding situation. I wouldn't call it a bidding war. Yet! The property in question is roughly 2.5 acres. It checks all my boxes for potential. EXCEPT!... There is a home dead smack ...
Joshua Dorkin
Why We Moderate the Forums and How We Edit Posts (when we do edit them)
I wanted to share a little bit about our moderation policies, in case there is some confusion.
The BiggerPockets Forum was established so people can have a platform to communicate with one another about real estate t...
Account Closed
leave any utilities on?
My rental will soon be turned over to me, and the tenants name will be off the utilities. Do I need to leave them on in order to sell the place? I get concerned about agents/buyers coming in, turning the AC on to "co...
Carissa Meek
Window installation price
Does $200 per window installation sound fair? 8 windows total, he will take out old windows, remove old caulk, replace new windows and re-caulk I can use a caulk gun lol but I’ve never worked with windows Is this some...
Caryn J. Bailey
COVID 19 Rent Moratorium Extended to August
Governor Cuomo (NY) has extended the rent moratorium until August 2020. Is any other state experiencing the extension? If so are landlords with fewer than 5 units exempt.And, interested in general thoughts.
Heather Moreland
Rodents in the attic and not included on home inspection!
We bought a triplex two months ago and moved into one of the units. Since we've bought the house, the long-term tenants in the other two units have paid their rents on time and have been generally pleasant. Good news,...
Matt S
Between Tenants-Securing Property
I am currently working to fill a vacancy and am interested in finding out how other landlords secure their property while vacant? Specifically, my concern is about copper theft. I've heard of landlords removing the ...
Imran Raz
Roots in Sewer line - Estimated cost over 10k
I've got a dreadful call early in the morning from my tenant saying bathroom is clogging up again. It has just been over a month when they had water overflow due to the clogged line. This time I told plumber to find t...
Kellen M
strong cat urine odor
Thinking about purchasing a property with cat urine around the refrigerator but the smell travels over other parts of the house. My question: Should I calculate that expense to fix it into my offer price or bid regula...