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Hi everyone!I'm currently looking at a home that was previously on the MLS and failed to close via conventional financing 4x due to deferred maintenance and stubborn sellers possibly.So going to a bank for financing i...
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When calculating the vacancy rate for Detroit, what percentage should I use when running numbers? One website says vacancy rate for apartments was 16% at the end of 2020. Other websites say 6-8%. I suspect that 2020...
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Hello, I'm relatively new to BiggerPockets, and have read the book on property management by Brandon Turner. To add on to this discussion - when I was listening to the screening section of the aforementioned book this...
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Hello I am new to the family here and right now doing my research on Tulum. In the next 3 years looking to buy a property to use as a source of income and an occasional vacation spot. I have stalked the site for month...
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I've bought and flipped 2 houses over the past few years and now I'm moving into rentals. I'm operating primarily out of the Texas foothill region but will be expanding to Kansas City in the next year. I know I need...
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I'm looking at my first MHP purchase and my attorney suggested I get a Phase 1 Environmental Study done. Is anyone doing this or have any experience with it? Or not doing it and feel good about it? Thanks in advanc...
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This is my first time using private or hard money and I came across a lender who sent me their proposal sheet and Im not sure if this is typical or a good deal for me since im used to borrowing from banks or self fund...
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I am thinking of asking the seller to have the building vacant. The seller provided the rent income history and all four tenants for 4 apartments are late and have been late in the past. Is that a reasonable request...
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How much does it cost dig up and replace sewer line?Sewer was backing up in one of my rental units and I called in one emergency plumbing services. The guy cleaned up the line but tells me that he scoped out and found...
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Just some basic questions I need help with. 1. I need to do some rehabbing to the properties to get rental ready. Do I put the utilities in my name or LLC and am I able to only turn them on for say a 30 day period?2. ...