Kenneth Garrett
Finding Multi-Family Investments
Looking for Multi-Units/Apartments is a little challenging. I found my last one on cityfeet (owned by Loopnet). I try to use sites that are free. Apartmentsforsale.com, loopnet.com, cityfeet.com. Costar seems to b...
JD Mims
General contractors in Ohio
Happy holidays to all!Quick question. I'm being told that general contractors don't need a license in the State of Ohio ..and a Google search seems to support that.But.. also says some do need licenses? Can anyone cla...
Jake Kucheck
Why Zillow is Stupid
I have seen from time to time people, sometimes even Realtors, include in a blog or forum post that they use the Zillow "Zestimate" as a baseline of value, "and then do their own analysis".
Very little makes me mor...
Sean Mills
New to House Hacking: Seeking Tips for Building a Custom Duplex in Long Island, NY!
Hello BiggerPockets Community!
I'm new here and excited to dive into the world of house hacking. My partner and I live in Long Island, both in our mid and late 20s, and we work in tech. Our household income is curren...
Geoff S.
Energy Efficiency Ratings
Throwing a question out to the BP RE Community.Is anyone using energy effiency ratings, such as HERS (Home Energy Rating System) as a way to increase monetary value for energy efficient homes? Either for purposes of...
Guyoz Golan
Hey BP community!
Guyoz here from Jerusalem, Israel.Been lurking around for quite some time, loving the info and especially the podcasts! As for anything, it's true that taking the plunge and join the discussion will always be better t...
Toni Conway
Alternatives for eviction when courts give continuances
I have an LTR in Pflugerville, TX (outside Austin) with a tenant that stopped paying rent last October with no valid reasons given. My PM has been following "their process" with the lawyers, but the courts continue to...
Patricia K.
Pitching Subto/Creative Finance
Hi all. Texting with a few agents and I want to pitch creative finance/subject to. Does anyone have a quick script on how to pitch it/describe it in a few sentences so they don't just immediately say "not interested" ...
Jayme Jahns
Pro/con buying multi fam rental in Texas (out of state)
Hey, just weighing more options.Can I get a pro/con list for buying a multifamily home out if state for your first time rental? Specifically Texas, I live in Washington state and the cash flow here is abysmal. Lucky t...
Account Closed
Lawn care for duplex
If you have a duplex, do you pay for the lawn care or does the tenant maintain their half of the yard? If its provided do you increase the rent any?