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I'm not trying to buy the lowest quality material, but to ensure I get the best price on material I buy.-stone, masonry, framing, drywall, nails, sheathing, cladding, roofing-wall & floor tile-windows-doors-fixtur...
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Hi All - can I get your insight as to whether there are any cash flow opportunities left in Philadelphia (mainly West Philadelphia, Center City, Old City)? Any nearby suburbs to consider? Or have prices for the most p...
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There is probably a lot of gray area around this question but I am curious if I could purchase a single family or duplex as my primary residence and still live in my current property without the bank knowing? It proba...
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We found a great little property Ina good part of town. Mainly cosmetics thought out the main area of the house, but the foundation has shifted. 3 walls are caved due to the soil and drainage. While there are repairs ...
So I have the ability to purchase my first home with my VA loan. Major factors: I need to get into my own home within 3-4 months, the winter season sale prices won't stay as low for long, I want to invest in a propert...
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Question 1:Is anyone hitting the 70% rule in the DFW market or any other similarly hot markets? If not what have you resolved/accepted to be your new acceptable margins? How are they working out?Question 2:Here is my...
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Bigger Pockets Family, I've found a multiplex/househack that has me wondering if I'm being too conservative. Essentially, the mortgage, taxes, insurance are covered by the cashflow from the other three units. Howev...
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I am going to purchase a house that is owned by the listing agent. I am a first time home buyer and not an investor. Should I find a buyers agent or trust the owner/listing agent. Thank you in advance for any input.
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Long story short-- I owned a 4 unit building that burned down. I demo'd the building and was left with just the land that has a hole where the basement was. The demolition permit was approved by the City, but the lot...
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I’m looking to set up a SDIRA. Want checkbook control, debit card and the support. RD looks great, but newish like Alto. Anyone use them?