Patrick Britton
Appraisal on +5 units
Question about the appraised value of larger multi-family properties...Is the appraised value based on the NOI of the current rent (or appraiser's estimate of rent)? If so, how would an appraiser get all data (expens...
Susan Douma
Improving 1031 purchased property
Several years ago my husband and I, 1031 exchanged into a home with several unimproved lots. It is zoned R-3. We would like to build multi family on these lots. What are the rules for improving on 1031 exchanged pr...
Jeff G.
Borrowing vs Paying Cash for residential development
Hi all ...First stab at residential development, and I'm working on a small, 14-lot neighborhood of all SFHs. The design and permitting is complete, and we're awaiting the 4th and prob final contractor to submit their...
Charles Kennedy
Partnerships - How to structure
Hey BP,I've got a question about how you all structure partnerships. For example, say I want to partner with an investor. I would assume I would set up an LLC and we would determine ownership %s based on capital contr...
John McCormack
Separately Metering Irrigation to Reduce Sewer Bill
Hi, We're located in a duplex in South Florida and wondering if anyone has separately metered just their irrigation line to reduce the overall sewer bill. I believe it's been done before but remember the cost to do s...
Annette Steele
Question about construction costs
I'm wondering what is the average cost per square foot for a contractor in the Kansas City, MO area. Can anyone please help me?
Frank Brown Jr
Investing in real estate with your self directed 401K or IRA
Hi Biggerpockets community,I've recently been interested in investing in real estate but have had a tough time determining the right path. I've heard you can invest through a self directed IRA or 401K but my question ...
Tristan Thomas
Property value & offer price calculations
Hey Bigger Pockets!I am currently reading through the ABC's of real estate investing by Ken McElroy and have run into an issue regarding offer price. In McElroy's book he says to determine the property value and offer...
Thomas Lillevold
New to BP from northwestern Wisconsin
Hello from Wisconsin,I've heard a lot of good things about BP so I thought I better jump in. My wife and I have been in the landlord business for about 6 years now but still learning a lot. Can anyone suggest some...
William S.
Mount Mary Area
I'm looking to buy my primary residence in the Mount Mary area. I was just curious if anyone owned rental properties there (single families)? It seems like rent prices in Milwaukee are all over the place. Rentometer, ...