Keith Goodwine
Finding code violations in walkthrough
Hi all! I walked through a house yesterday, and talked with some very interested sellers. They would like to move quickly from their larger house to a smaller house, and are willing to negotiate. I think we're goin...
Bryan Mitchell
Investing Using Your Self-directed IRA
Can you please describe your personal experiences investing in real estate using your self-directed individual retirement account? 
John Rickgarn
8 properties I decided to pass on, tips for beginners
As many of you know, I started my investment journey with a purchase of a 4-Plex in Marshall, MN nearly five years ago. This was after researching and educating myself on real estate for over a year.
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Emily Beatty
COVID-19 - Tenants don't want an Appraiser to Enter
I am in the process of refinancing one of my rental properties and need an appraiser to enter. The tenants do not want the appraiser to enter due to COVID-19 concerns. There is a multi-generational family living in th...
John Kaspar
Bathroom Remodel Issues. What would you do? What would you pay?
So, it came time to remodel my downstairs apartment how to get this done quickly so I ended up using a contractor to replace my tub & walls. It's not a full "rebath" as the old tub was removed and they used "acryl...
Account Closed
My plan to become a Real Estate Developer - what's your take?
Hello BP members,I am currently 19 years of age, and I will be 20 in October. I have been fascinated with the creativity of RE development ever since I was about 17, and from that point until now, I have done a lot ex...
Tom Anderson
Help! Crime Scene Cleaning Co. Aftermath Inc. is asking for $48k
Hi BiggerPockets!,I'm hoping someone can give me some solid advice here. The police called me this morning to let me know that a tenant (not on a lease) but living with someone who is on the lease, took his own life t...
Cody L.
4500 SF of office open space - who designs office lay out?
I own a 3 story historic building in downtown Houston. The first two floors are rented to a night club. Actually I take that back: The full 3 floor are rented to them but they only use two. So I thought I’d see if the...
Cassie Villela
True Submeter (water submetering company) for triplex?
Hello! Just wondering if anyone has firsthand experience with True Submeter (www.truesubmeter.com). I manage a triplex and would love to submeter the water, but the HOA prevents us from doing it through the water comp...
Jose N.
High maintenance costs.
What are the options to help mitigate maintenance costs. These vintage Detroit homes are lovely but they sure are higher maintenance due to their age. Service warranties? A recommend contractor? Any experienced advice...