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Hey there. I'm new to REI and am working on finding a good deal for my first investment. I've come across a property that I like and that appears, at least initial numbers, to look like it might be a good deal. It's a...
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Hi BiggerPockets community!
I’m Frank, based in Northern NJ, where I invest in multifamily properties and short-term rentals. My real estate journey began in 2010 with a three-family property that I lived in, renovat...
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Hi All,
I recently bought an older four family (in December 2018) built in 1897 and inherited all the tenants. Each unit is 3 bedrooms one bath and three people in each. One unit recently had one roommate move out ...
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Cost segregation utilizes the MACRS approach. The key is to identify personal property from real property. Tangible personal property identified in a cost segregation study is what allows you to accelerate depreciatio...
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I have a tenant (2 adults, 2 children, 1 dog and 1 car). So they have been living in this 3 bedroom 1 bath home for exactly one year. 2 weeks ago the tenant texted me saying they want to renew the lease for another ye...
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Hello all- I recently acquired a 2-flat in Chicago (Cook County, Illinois) and there are only two electric meters/panels. Is a 3rd required for common areas and exterior lights? Less the inside wiring, what is an appr...
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STR investors, what are some methods or strategies you have used to increase the number of bookings for your property? What have you found most successful in this process?
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Hello everyone!I'm in a bit over my head! About 2 years ago I purchased the ugly 600 square foot house next door to my parents. I hasn't been lived in for 30+ years. The problem I'm having currently is figuring out th...
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We have been working on a high end flip -- at least it is considered high for our market. The approximately ARV is around $500k. We have intentionally allowed realtors who show up at the house to look at it but have...
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Hello! There is a home for sale right across the street from what is currently the city's fleet maintenance, a large warehouse style building, not very attractive. However, the city and developers have been working ov...