Hi All:I am getting serious about REI and have a goal of making my first offer on a property on Long Island by June 30. I have been analyzing one deal per day and have found that this strategy will be difficult at lis...

Hello Everyone, I just bought my first 2-flat in Chicago. However, I have a large unfinished basement I would like to convert to a 3rd unit. I am trying to get an estimated idea of the cost of this project. If anyone ...

I'm under contract to purchase some smaller multi's in rapidly changing neighborhoods.   Next door to these properties on 1 side can be a 700k new build, and next door on the other side could be a boarding house.  Occ...

Anyone have any ideas how to spruce up the curb appeal on this 4/3 SFR in Tampa/Riverview?The color scheme is blah.  I'm thinking a new trim color?  Any suggestions?  Should I paint the garage door and front door too?...

Hi,My name is Susan and I am a newbie with each and every aspect related to real estate but I think I will make it a considerable portion of my investing portfolio from now on. :)For a start, there this is an old or p...

I'm new to Bigger Pockets.  I'm buying an old 1920's 2 bedroom house with a small bathroom at the back porch area, accessible currently only from one of the bedrooms.  Should I add a second bathroom?  Here is more det...

So I just purchased my first home in April and it is a duplex.  The tenants have thus far paid on time.  However they have been quasi-problem tenants.  So I am just looking for some thoughts/advice from the seasoned p...

As a landlord myself (albeit not of many properties and none of them STR) I am curious what you would all do to handle this situation if you or a loved one were in it:My sister is a traveling surgical tech on a contra...

Wanted to see what people's thoughts were about purchasing a flip or rental near (across from) a middle school or high school.I can see pros (easy commute) and cons (noise, traffic), but wanted to see whether others h...

Hi All,I've done research and searched through forums but am looking to gain additional input / experiences people have had with painting vinyl siding. I have spoken to a contractor around the matter and have heard ch...