Thought I'd share a lesson that was reinforced for me today that ended up saving me from doing a bad deal and losing a bunch of money.tl/dr: make sure that you're getting your own estimate from YOUR general contractor...

Hi BP,I have a duplex that I plan on using as a long-term rental.  There is a single bathroom in each unit.  In each bathroom there is what appears to be an older clawfoot tub that has been "built-in" with painted ply...

Hi everyone,
What are the most common topics for calls/emails you get (or your management company gets) from tenants? I'm trying to determine how best to implement building management on a 7 unit C class property i'...

Hi all. I just bought this 8-plex, where pets are only allowed if approved, deposit paid, etc. Well, we did the inspection for purchase and one lady, who just moved in a year ago May 1, has 2 unapproved cats and her p...

Hi Folks,Anyone here owning a  vacationproperty in Panama city beach, Florida and want to share their experiences and advice on good brokers in the area? Im looking to buy a beach side condo/vacation home purely from ...

All private money from 1 investor.

I get 10% equity plus 5% of monthly rents as manager.

Bought it bank owned for 79k. It is a 2 bd 1.5 bath in the fishtown neighborhood of philadelphia.

Rehab budget was 16k. ...

Hi BP,

I wanted share my first full flip results. After Pics here -- http://www.tourfactory.com/1439937/r_BP

Purchased on Auction.com - $147,000
Rehab - $35,000
Holding costs - $~1,500
Contract price - $239,000

Es...

Hello BiggerPockets,I have found a home that has been on the MLS for 110 days and counting. It began its journey on the market at 119k and as of right now its been reduced to 97k. I believe that with a good negotiatio...

We hired a certified inspector for our small apartments(29 units) in Houston. We asked the inspector to inspect on big ticket items, like, the roof, ACs, HVACs, electrical system, plumbing, foundation,..etc.  So we se...

I just looked at my first house and there looks to be absolutely nothing salvageable!!!
What would be an estimated cost to redo an entire house with swimming pool?!?