Nik Moushon
Deep Dive into Development of Duplex/Townhouse (New Construction)
Introduction
My intentions here is not to do a quick look at the numbers but a deep dive into the entire experience of doing my first development. I did break this down into sections so that you can skip to area of i...
Brian Butterfield
Difficulty finding the right contractor to fit my business
Contractors seem to be everywhere, but the right contractors to fit my business seem to be elusive. I've Compiled lists and cold called by searching places like homeadvisor or angieslist, as well as go through my netw...
Steve Vaughan
My BRR (no Refi or Repeat) pics, #s and takeaways!
So I've been slogging through a 3-month rehab and rent house for the past 6 weeks. Condensing a large project in half as a DIY beaver that likes to build his OWN dam is not recommended. I took on a frantic timeline ...
Account Closed
Things you should know before you buy real estate in Texas?
I just want to see what I can learn from people that are investing here in Texas.I would like everyone to just leave one thing about investing in Texas.I'll start:Don't depend on the oil business to keep your rentals ...
Mat O'Grady
Does withholding rent work when the tenant doesn't set up an escrow?
Hello all,I have a tenant that I started the eviction process with and I would like to know if anyone has dealt with a similar situation.My first mistake was letting the tenant move in without paying all the money upf...
Alex Proskourine
My First Deal using BRRR & low-to-no money-down FHA Loans
It’s been a very exciting and yet a turbulent experience in terms of bringing enough cash to the closing, passing and knowing about rigorous FHA guidelines for the first time, as well as fixing a major credit issues ...
Matt Scott
Entry to real estate, 5 year plan
Hi all, I'm a 23 year old real estate novice and after thinking (and truthfully I've been thinking about this for months) for a little while, I wanted to write out my 5 year goals, and realistic expectations.
In the...
David Robertson
What expenses are included in the 50%?
When using the 50% rule to evaluate rental properties what expenses are included in the 50%? Are taxes and insurance included in the 50%?
Thanks for your help.
Todd Young
1031 Strategy: Sell first or find replacement property first?
I'm ready for my first "Big" 1031 exchange. I've done several 1 for 1 exchanges, trading a SFR for a triplex or a duplex for a fourplex. But now I'm wanting to up my game, upgrade my clientele and get a 30-50 unit com...
Tommy Panebianco
Pros and Cons to Owning and Operating Seasonal Rental Properties
Hello Bigger Pockets, I am interested in learning about everyones experiences with owning and operating seasonal rental properties in vacation / destination markets. Pros, cons and recommendations.. Any and all inform...