Tom Lafferty
Determining multifamily expenses/deal sponsors
I was discussing multifamily expenses via email with another BP member recently that was asking some good questions. I asked him if I could post the conversation on BP since there are frequently questions asked on BP...
Aaron C.
Are the home prices worth it for STR in Bend, Or?
Hi. I'm considering buying an STR in Bend, OR. The city has limited permits, so converting an existing house to an STR is not an option. The prices I am seeing are essentially $450 sq ft, so ~$800K for 1800ft. The N...
Joshua Dorkin
Credit Line Cut? Credit Card Closed? Tell Us About it.
Two weeks ago I was informed that my Chase credit card, a card I've had for around 15 years, was closed. I was told that I don't use the card enough and that I was "costing Chase money." I'm sure my FICO will be neg...
Hilary Hageman
First Rental - How to set rent, Property Insurance
My husband and I just purchased our first investment property: a 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1075 sq. ft. single family home in Niles, Michigan. The asking price was $55K, we bought it "cash" (Home equity loan financed, $1,000 do...
Christopher Throop
Kansas City MO. Property Tax Rate
I've been looking at properties in Kansas City lately and I've seen "estimated" property taxes from sellers that vary widely--even for properties with about the same value. Can anyone tell me how property taxes are c...
Ben M.
Property Tax Houston Harris county
Is anyone in the Houston harris county area?I don't think I'm finding the annual property tax amount at hctax.net. For example with 18207 Misty Jade Ln, Cypress, TX 77429, when I check hctax.net it seems to say the ...
Guy M.
Just Purchased Rental Home in Ferguson, MO
Hey all,I just purchased a 895 sqft, 3 BD, 1 BA home near Ferguson, MO. The appraised value of the home is $49,900 and I bought it for $9,500 this morning. The person who sold it to me remodeled the interior and was g...
Will Barnard
Prove you're human!
I was just reading the "sign-up" page for Biggerpockets for new members and while creating an account, the last item has a "Prove your human" where you must read the question and answer it.
The question was "How many ...
Joseph Weisenbloom
Why I hate appreciation
I knew that title was going to grab your attention :) Before you go typing to disprove me just hear me out here as a thought experiment. Let me preface this conversation by saying I believe a dollar today is worth a w...
Tim Smith
Ways to increase revenue from rentals
Hello. I am looking for ideas to bring in more cash from my rental properties. Have any of you had any success at offering services that your tenants want or charging fees for anything aside from the typical late fe...