Jacob Paxton
Beginning / Research
Hi there, I'm a civil engineering student that's graduating in winter of 2016, with plans of pursuing my civil engineering career while investing in real estate. I've been introduced to real estate investment through ...
Steven Maduro
The Lazy Landlord in law suite and landscaping
Hello Bigger pockets FamilyI am writing this particlular piece because I am currently renovating the downstairs portion of my house. I have hired contractors to do the bulk of the work. because one I am lazy and two. ...
Barbara S.
Tentant in hospital - NYC
Hello,I am in NYC, a very tenant friendly, not landlord friendly city. I have an elderly tenant, one who has resided in this building for 40 years. He has no family at all. The only point of contact I have for him i...
Derek Bell
Build options for flex space
I develop and also act as my own GC. Was going to post this to the “contracting” forum, but most of those posts were residential GC. I am building two buildings one @ 7500sf and one @ 10500sf right next to each other....
Aaron Holtzman
Buying publicly traded REITS vs RE
Hi all,
Just a clarification, I do intend to ultimately own RE. However, as I am saving up to acquire a property, I have been investing in REITS (NYMT / ABR / NRZ / CIM / NLY / SKT). Right now, these REITS have div...
Rick Novotny
Utilities & Property Managers
Utilities in my investment market are a giant pain. I call for revert-to-owner, they mess it up, the tenant turns off utilities and then it doesn't revert. Do management companies typically handle the utility companie...
Kimberly H.
Applicants & showing prospects who won’t take “No” for an answer
Wondering if anyone else runs into this where people refused for showings or had applications rejected keep attempting to get a showing/ get the home rented??We are not renting the Taj Mahal for $1/month here, are not...
Paoola Sefair
Changing Property Management Companies
Hello fellow landlords,Looking for your guidance about how to facilitate and minimize any impact during a property management transition. - what documents should i ask from the current property manager (beyond: lease...
Account Closed
Zero Down - Subject To - Tricks of the trade
I've been using "Subject To" and other various creative techniques for over twenty years and I've learned a few things along the way that may make it easier and less risky if you are trying to use them yourself.1) Fir...
Heather Lavergne
Allow tenant to have hot tub?
Hey Guys,I am a first time landlord and I have a potential tenant who has requested that he install a hot tub in the back yard. He will agree contractually to be fully responsible for it and any damage it may cause a...