Mohammad Nur
2nd Deal Completed (Good and Bad)
Hello BP Folks,
I would like to thank you all for the contributions to the forums and community. I have learned a ton from the blog posts, forums and different members and thus felt comfortable enough to go through...
Ashley Rogers
Should I rent or sell my condo?
My condo is in Minneapolis. The value is approximately 190,000. I owe 64,000 on it and purchased it at 145,000 4 years ago. My monthly payment is $1,200 (including HOA-275 and taxes) and I could likely rent it for $1,...
Luca Ruggiero
Approval odds, flips and introduction
Hi Everyone! Happy Thanksgiving Eve! My name is Luca, I’ve been a member for a while here and have been listening to the podcasts and reading on everything real estate for a little over a year now. This is my first...
Jerome Foster
Egress Windows for BASEMENTS in ILLINOIS
I am looking for opinion on VALUE ADD for egress window in basement. I have heard that this can INCREASE value of your home substantially, and also INCREASE RENT potential for buy-hold properties. Also, if anyone ...
Jason Foy
Installing new water main
I have my first rental house under contract with earnest money in escrow. I have Been working hard to check off as many things as i can. One of my biggest concerns is the property is on a well / sand point. And city s...
Jessica Marin
Water Damaged Bank Owned Large Brick Chicago Home
Hello, My name is Jess and I am a newer member of BiggerPockets.I am an airline pilot has decided to expand income streams recently. Over the past 2 months I've read some books and been evaluating properties in market...
John Jack R.
How Long to Market a Flip before accepting offers?
4913 Nebraska Avenue Las Vegas Nevada 89107Okay so here is my challenge. Purchase Price $90,000 in a great Las Vegas Spanish neighborhood. Had a tenant for a year, cash flowed positive. Tenant moves out, do a complete...
Jestin Sorenson
purchase agreement contingencies
What types of contingencies do you guys put in your purchase agreement? Do you need them? Anyone have a purchase agreement they could share? Thanks!
Joe S.
What color do you paint the handrail for stairs?
What color do you paint the handrail for stairs? We had a stair handrail that was painted white and before the contractor even got through working in the house they had dirty nasty handprints all over the white. I had...
Minna Reid
Stressing a BPO on a nice property
I have a BPO coming up on a property I have under contract, and obviously I'd like the BPO to go my way. However the house is pretty nice. Not much for repairs or anything. It looks ok. Maybe a a little paint and carp...