I've had 6 contractors recently come to my house to get an estimate for a 1 bed with bath expansion. NONE of them wanted to give me a 'real' estimate without dropping $6.5k for blueprints. If this was a rehab, how is ...

Hello BP,
I have thoroughly enjoyed being apart of BiggerPockets and have gained so much information through this website.  Everyone has spoken very highly of Rich Dad Poor Dad and I would like to purchase a copy of ...

Whenever a cloud passes overhead in my neighborhood, the "storm chasers" aka roofers start ringing the doorbell saying hail was in the area and they can likely get me approved for a new asphalt-shingle roof and siding...

What pockets (specific areas, ex: along moncrief road) in 32206, 32209, 32204, and 32208 should an investor avoid, and why? I know these areas are where crime is higher in Jacksonville, but I'm looking to find out whe...

The situation I describe here of course can and will be handled by a qualified attorney.  However I want to understand all of the options and steps myself, even if an attorney will ultimately handle things.Please forg...

Hey guys!
Me and my husband are trying to rent out our primary residence in June. This will be our first rental property. Since we will be out of state, we are planning on hiring a property manager. Before I shop aro...

When you’re calculating the potential rental income for a STR property is there a specific approach to take? Recently I’ve tried estimating daily rates to charge for STR’s using the enemy method (estimating the daily ...

I am a longer-term "Buy & Hold Investor" in Massachuetts and have built a reference library over the years.  These books have provided me with a wealth of information which I still leverage from time to time.  I c...

Dear BP forum,     Please let me know if you are a property manager or if you know or use one you recommend in Jackson, Mississippi. Thank you very much. Andy

In my brief analysis of the Dayton area single family home market, I don't see any way (short of getting a super screaming deal) of getting much greater than 1% (rent/appraised value) other than in West Dayton area.  ...