Tamara Taylor
203k loan - help with contractor's estimate
Does anyone have an example of what a contractor's detailed estimate of work should look like for the bank? My contractor just gave me a list of things to be fixed with $37,000 written at the bottom of the page. I don...
Scott S.
Converting a Commercial Property to a Six Unit
I am interested in a commercial property - a former Elks Lodge - located in a residential neighborhood for possible conversion to a six unit apartment building. The property has been vacant for a long time, maybe seve...
Scott Gombar
Rehabbing Question
We potentially found a really good deal. We are going to have contractors look at it to get an idea of what needs to be done but at first look it needs a complete gut then new walls, fixtures and appliances. It will...
Sharane Ellis
How to Approach Unmotivated Sellers
Hi, my name is Sharane. I am roughly new to “taking action” with my real estate investing. I’ve been working for corporate America in the mortgage business since 2012 at the same company that I’m currently at till thi...
Josh Teunissen
Pros/Cons of Side x Side condos?
I tryd to search before posting, maybe I used the wrong keywords? If so I apologizeA thought I had on my drive this morning was whether or not Side x Side condos are a solid investment. There are a decent amount of th...
Patrick Roob
Home Warranty Questions - Newbie Chicagoland Investor!
Hey everyone!First of all, thank you in advance for your suggestions and words of wisdom!6 Months ago I had purchased my very first investment property (4-unit row home) and I am continuing to struggle in deciding whe...
Bruce Clark
Guidance on purchasing first multiunit at an auction
Hello, I am new to Bigger Pockets, and this is my first post. I am seeking some advice on a potential deal.First, I'll tell you a little bit about myself. I currently hold two properties. The first is a single family ...
William SaintAmour
Converting warehouse space to apartments in Michigan
I'm a BRRRR investor with SFRs, but I'm seeing a lot of old buildings built around 1900 that are vacant, structurally sound, already have utilities, and are dirt cheap. I'm seeing these in the small towns that are fr...
Mohammad Sheatt
Retail/commercial vs SFH
I have been investing in SFH (fix/flip and fix hold) I came across a small retail space that I am considering. it is about 1500 sq and listed at 40k and need 10k in repairs. it is devided into 2 spaces 900 sq rented t...
Cheng Bin Zhang
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Hi,We have an adjacent parcel of unused land next to our duplex. We're planning to add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to the existing duplex by merging the two parcels together. Current zoning would not permit this...