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We are in the process of getting quotes from roofing companies for a foreclosure we are buying. Two companies, Stancell Construction (guy showed up in a Porsche) and Litespeed Construction, both gave us quotes over $6...
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I am an investor in Real Estate in Baltimore. I have lived in Baltimore years ago, and visited last year. I am trying to isolate which area to avoid and which to pursue either by neighborhood or zip code. I like Hampd...
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Hey Everyone,I am looking for feedback from those who have scaled a short term rental business. 20+ Airbnbs. questions:-what does your team look like?-how often do you do a “market survey” to check other properties?-h...
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Hello Investors,
I’ve been lurking and listening for ~6 months but figure it’s time for an introduction. I have never owned property but became interested in real estate while working my first job out of college (ec...
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Our 100 Gallon, 199k BTU water heater is getting old and needs to be replaced soon. Cost is about $5-6k. I'm looking at Quick Water Heater in San Diego and for around that price, they can do tankless. Any idea if that...
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Hey all Just purchased my first fix and hold property in Baltimore Md.. It is a 2 unit house currently with 1 tenent (non section 8). I have hired a property manager who's company also does construction. Which i hav...
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Hello everyone!I am so new to real estate and forums that I am even nervous posting this.I am hoping to find some guidance with a building I acquired. I been reading the blogs and there are so many great people with s...
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Hello again Bigger Pockets Ethos!I am currently in need for some data from investors in the Philly and Delaware County Marketplace for rentals. I currently have newer investors, who I feel, are over allocating expense...
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I'm not familiar with Texas weather, but would the risk of hurricanes, storms, tornadoes, and humid weather potentially lead to more CAPEX (overutilization of HVAC), flooding, roof repairs, etc?Is that why insurance i...
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Hello Everyone!!! I am looking to buy my first property and would like it to be a rental. Ideally, I would like to become a real estate investor and am wondering what amount of cash on hand I should aim to have before...