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Hello, I will be going to view a potential property for my first investment in a few days. To make this post short and sweet it's a duplex with one unit rented out and I plan to live in one room in the other unit and ...
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Hey guys, just bought my first home in May of last year. Have got it rented out and living in it with positive cash flow. I'm looking to buy another house ASAP.
My question is how to minimize my taxable income this...
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Hi All,I am new to this forum and have been impressed by the wealth of knowledge in this forum. It is very difficult to get unbiased RE related advice from pros and there is no better place than BP to get that advice....
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Hello BP,I have a large older home that was a nice value purchase andI am putting some money into it and creating a nice 3-plex. I also have a 6 unit Apartment building. Neither of these is sub-metered for water or El...
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I see on most of the Bigger Pockets blogs, podcasts, or webinars that when analyzing a property and its expenses, many times utilities such as water/sewer/garbage, electricity, gas, etc. are thrown into the expense co...
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The complexes are listed below with descriptions.
Address is: Houston Texas 77021
Repairs 55k, we have a contractor that can get this done for you if needed
Sales Price: 240k
ARV: 350k
Downpaymen...
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Hello BP investors. Got opportunity to implement RUBS into this small complex. Too old to submeter. Wondering if you have experience with a company servicing Houston and surrounding areas that you would recommend? Any...
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Has anyone looked into utilizing bitcoin mining to minimize utility costs, such as electricity, while integrating the heat in the winter?My idea would be to use enough mining equipment to reach the industrial electric...
Hello BP I had a question for y’all. What utilities should a land lord be responsible for paying and what utilities should a tenant pay? If you own any rental properties and have examples of how you charge a tenant pl...
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I currently live in a college town that was hit pretty hard by speculation and foreclosures. The property I am looking at sold for $125-140k back in '07. The complex is around six years old and in good condition. ...