James DeRoest
12v lighting wiring and NEC
This is for my home that I'm renovating at the moment, not a rental. Just so we're clear.I want to put in a set of high ceiling lights, but going 12v led rather than full blown 110v downlighters. There will be about 6...
Justin Metzler
Do tenants demand low-e windows and is it worth the cost?
I have a duplex, currently live in one side, and need to make a decision on a window purchase. I received a quote to use regular windows or for an additional $1,150, to use low-e + argon. I am debating spending the...
Rogers Smith
Spec House Picture Diary
On one of my recent specs I thought it would be fun to document the project with pics. So I will share here the pictures and documents for anyone who may be considering specs, or is simply interested in following the ...
Ty Primers
Construction Management Degree towards RE Development
I’m a college student currently enrolled in drafting and design but I have been seriously debating switching to construction management. I currently have no real construction experience but I noticed CM is more planni...
Michael Stoyanov
How are STR Doing In Orlando
Hi Everyone,I wanted to get an idea how is the STR market in Orlando going. I hear from multiple places that it is saturated and rates have gone substantially down. If so, what do you do to generate more bookings and...
Karen Margrave
FIREPLACE & TV ON THE SAME WALL ??
Have any of you installed a gas fireplace and had a tv on the same wall above it? I see it done on Houzz, and in magazines all the time, however; how practical is it? Is the TV too high? Is there too much heat off th...
Mason Blake
Newbie to REI (Q #3) - how to pick your first market?
Hi there, I am new to REI and have not yet bought any properties. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area where RE prices are INSANE. While I want to nothing more than to buy a home for my family, we just can't come to g...
Ryan Monty
How to factor in existing tenants when analyzing BRRRR candidates
Hi all - I'm trying to get started with my first BRRRR project and I'm running into the issue of existing tenants. When I hear most people talk about BRRRR, it seems like they're maybe talking about vacant properties...
Elliott Kim
First-time Chicago multifamily in contract - Close or Pass?
Hello BiggerPockets,After about half a year of learning and searching for my first investment property, I've finally found a property which I plan to “house-hack”. We are in contract now and the inspection period ends...
Patrick F.
Are out of state property managers worth it?
Hi all, I’m coming close to buying my first rental as an out of state STR. I have been in contact with a local property manager who charges 18% to manage the listings on their accounts (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc), take care o...