I'm considering a deal that has an asbestos roof that was put in in 1900. It's still in good condition, but I'm seeing estimates that asbestos roofs are good for "50 years or more"; I had a friend with one that ...

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Hope everyone is enjoying this Friday, I want to share a recent experience regarding sprinkler systems/permits in Philadelphia and how they are required on 3 units or more, also including converting a d...

I've bought into the idea that I should try to increase the value of a rental property by 10% in the first year of ownership.  I've also noticed that there are numerous houses in my area (Arkansas) that do not have ce...

So it has occurred to me that tenants are hard on properties, i thought about building a structure made completely out of concrete, however it didn't test well in the market.  So as an alternative i am creatively look...

I currently have one LTR in the Norfolk, VA area. I will have about $3,500 of additional income each month. I’m wondering if I should pay off all of my debt (student loans, car loan and CC) first or if I should buy an...

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I am new to the world of real estate. I just obtained my Virginia real estate sales license and am looking for opportunities to build a business.

I've heard many people tal...

I have an opportunity to purchase my first rental property in Kern County, CA. Ridgecrest to be exact. I live about 3 hours away. The price of the property and the rental income it would provide sound great but don't ...

I have been a follower of the Bigger Pockets blog for quite a while, but this is my first forum posting.  Thanks in advance for the help from all you experts out there!  I'll try to keep this concise:We bought a duple...

Greetings everyone, I'm new to the site and to real estate investing. I'm 39 and live in Yorktown Heights, NY where I own a house with an accessory cottage which I rent out. I guess you can say I'm house hacking. My "...

Dear BiggerPockets BrainTrust:Folks, I'm about to pull the trigger on my first deal (tommorow?!?) and I have questions. I'm purchasing a 4600SF commercial building 30 feet off the main Square in small town Indiana. Th...