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I have spoken to a few people who may be interested in lending me money to help in building my portfolio. I'll be starting with some flips to build cash reserves. I understand that a promissory note can be used to sec...
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I'm new to real estate investing. Is Cleveland a good place to invest? I hear about issues with lead in the paint and soil on older homes. Anyone have any concerns with lead issues or any other health issues associ...
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I recently had a mold investigator take air samples from some bedrooms a tenant was complaining about. The results showed that there was an elevated presence of allergenic molds. No black molds. The levels that were...
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Hi all, I'm hoping to buy my first rental soon, maybe the new year, and currently have zillow notifications on for MultiFamily properties around me. One that just popped up in my price range is a four-unit (2/2s) and ...
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Hello investors!I'm struggling right now to decide if I should spend more than I want on a ready-to-rent property, or risk getting screwed in the rehab process to buy a very undervalued property and try to rehab it su...
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Hi all, I would love to hear what Austin-area SFH investors are seeing realistically with their current investments. For those of you who have invested in single-family homes in the Austin area, how much money do you ...
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Hello bigger pockets community,
I recently purchased a small 2br/1ba house that only has window AC units installed. I am looking for suggestions on heating options that would be most economical and reliable. I am in ...
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I just received notice from my realtor that my buyers from my first flip in Burien, Washington (SW Seattle area) pulled out of the contract because it failed inspection.Two reasons:- Roof needs to be completely remove...
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Hey All,Looking for opinions here. I purchased a duplex a few months back. In one unit I inherited two adults with three small children all under 3 yrs old. They are fine with payments, but the lease agreement that wa...