![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2398685/small_1694555333-avatar-gurjotg2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey everyone. I have a handyman stopping by this upcoming week to my long distance property. The work is pretty basic, more maintenance than anything. He was referred to me by a local contact. Hes also well reviewed o...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2627635/small_1672414206-avatar-beng301.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey all, recently I’ve made the decision to go all in on real estate investing. My plan is to keep my day job (m&a, sales) and during my off time cold call sellers in my home town and find the right partner to set...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/111043/small_1621417477-avatar-kingx12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So the cost of unlicensed contractors for anything from painting to plumbing is much cheaper than licensed and bonded contractors. I basically wouldn't be in business if I hired full price contractors
For our rehab ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/182136/small_1728924093-avatar-scotttrench.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi All,I think most people on BP are self-taught or self teaching when it comes to Personal Finance. I know that my study has been a hodge-podge of Corporate Finance, blog and Podcast study, books, and trial and erro...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/164772/small_1621420628-avatar-somuchmoore.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I close on a duplex soon and want to market to renters. It has four potential rooms for bedrooms, but two of them have closets but are in the basement and don't have windows. I heard you can't advertise as a bedr...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/427252/small_1621476130-avatar-shamimt.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I bought a condo in 2004, lived in it for about one year, and then rented it out. Few years later was the economic crash and the condo's value dropped in half. I stuck with it, was fortunate enough to have a long term...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/751305/small_1621496658-avatar-notesandre.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Do you buy NPN’s that meet a particular Exit Strategy? What is it and why?For me it’s simple….when I buy an NPN, my objective is to help the borrower get back on their feet with a payment they can afford. Thus, I onl...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/358087/small_1694948529-avatar-brada28.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Bigger PocketsMy Wife and I (both 28 yo) are new to investment properties and would like to start by supplementing out income as well as prepare for retirement with buy and hold investments. I currently have my ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/415631/small_1694938467-avatar-mattt16.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So I have what I believe is a very competitive offer on a large two unit. The current owner took very good care of the property. My bid price was based upon the assumption that I'd be able to finish the attic with atl...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/849412/small_1621504420-avatar-anwars2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone!I am excited to join this network. I've been reading the forums for quite some time now and the support people get here is really impressive.I recently went through some courses, read many books, and sp...