Jason Merchey
The Definition of "Contingency Fund"
What do you all think the definition of a contingency fund is? I am the money partner on a major rehab project - my first. My business partner is an architect and is fairly knowledgeable about the market, which is...
Nathan Valmonte
Condo ceiling leaking from dog piss of upstairs neighbors
Hello folks,
This is my first post as a desperate condo owner. I have a condo with a leak in the ceiling where I used to live. I moved out with the intention of renting it. In the week that I have moved out and was p...
Ryan K.
1950's ranch SFH, rewire and plaster walls
Looking to rehab a 1950's rancher, it needs to be rewired due to the old existing knob and tube wiring. It also has original plaster walls in decent condition. I was originally thinking a full gut job in order to make...
Lawrence Davis
Newbie From Brush Park in Detroit, Michigan
Hello BiggerPockets! My name is Lawrence and I'm a homeowner who lives in Detroit, Michigan (originally from Southfield, MI). I've been in the IT field for about 15 years now and have always been interested in real ...
Hugh Little
What type of properties beat a recession? Commercial!
This is a great topic, I think we can all benefit from creative ideas. Multi family comes to mind. In a economic downturn people down size. They move from there homes to apartments to cut cost. I would say make sure ...
Johanna Rodriguez
Potential Partnership with an Agent
Hello All!I am a new investor looking to flip my first home, of which I am very excited/nervous about but ready to get going!I met an agent awhile back who has become a friend and is very knowledgable as far as workin...
Samantha M.
Federal Pacific Panels
I was taking a look at a house today with a federal pacific panel in it. These things are notorious for having their breakers fail. Has anyone here ever dealt with these? What do you typically do, put in a new panel?
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Eric Dufault
Basic Cosmetic Rehab for Rental Property or Multifamily Rental Property
Hey Everyone,
I'm new to the site and so far have been blown away by the amount of input everyone who has experience is willing to share with someone like myself. Thank you for that. I'm in the housing mark...
Jennie Boulch
Legalize ADU in Ventura County, CA
Hi Everyone! Newbie & First time Homeowner here!
We purchased as-is & the previous owner added a detached ADU with a bathroom and kitchenette. This may have been a one car garage conversion but we do not kno...
Travis Darden
About to buy first turnkey duplex in Indy, need advice!
I just walked a really good looking duplex here in Indy with a realtor. Has new furnaces, hot water heaters, cleaned up really nice. Neighborhood is probably a C with B potential. Seller is asking 118k and currentl...