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Lisa Taylor 1st Time Home Buyer...terrified...help?
4 August 2016 | 16 replies

Hi there! I am looking to buy my first home and I'm more than terrified. I'm 28, female and live in San Diego, CA. My parents have been pushing me to buy a home for years and I just haven't been ready. I pay $1300 in ...

Frank Regal House Hacking in the Houston TX Area
14 February 2019 | 15 replies

Hi Bigger Pockets,I am a brand new, want to be real estate investor, looking to score my first deal in the Houston, TX area by the end of Summer 2019. Specifically I am interested in investing in a $200k or less duple...

Arthur Banks Rental purchase rule of thumb
5 July 2013 | 24 replies

Can someone please tell me the 'rule of thumb' when evaluating a property for rental? Or better yet, what is the '2% Rule and the '50% Rule'?
I'm looking at a potential deal tomorrow and I'd like to get my numbers rig...

Randy F. Resurfacing Bathtubs
18 September 2019 | 18 replies

Just curious how many have opted to resurface old tubs rather than replacing them. If you have, were you pleased with the results? Did they hold up in rentals?

I refinished a few tubs in the eighties will good result...

David Zachery Neighborhood appreciation value
8 January 2019 | 12 replies

What’s a good way to see if a neighborhood is appreciating in value?  We were thinking of buying a place in the Villages, Florida.  It’s close to parents and then we’d also rent it out.   However, I’m concerned that t...

Jason Munger Long Term vs. Short Term - rule of thumb for what direction to go
6 June 2019 | 14 replies

As investors we seem to have "formulas" or rules of thumb to help us through our decisions.  1% rule, 70% ARV, etc...Anything that helps you quickly decide when a short term rental is better than a long term rental?I ...

DL Martin OHio Multifamily R20 insulation requirement for new roofs
31 July 2015 | 14 replies

Greeting;Today, while gathering information for obtaining a bid on 7,200 sq ft of flat roof for a 38 unit apartment complex, I was told that in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, if a permit is pulled for a re-roof, prior t...

Account Closed Is Cold Calling still a good tool?
2 October 2020 | 27 replies

Hi! I was in commercial sales and then oversaw a Multifamily investment portfolio of 700 units across 75 properties 100 mill in value. I did everything (oversaw building renovations, legal battles, dealing with invest...

Ed Goble Catch 22 of No Down Payment for Investment
30 September 2020 | 14 replies

Here's the catch 22.  My house (primary residence) is paid off.  I have perfect credit.  Regular investment mortgages would be easy to get.....  if only I had a down payment, because they only cover 80% most of the ti...

Seher Taskent SOS - Is this analysis paralysis, fear, or just not being ready?
4 September 2021 | 6 replies

Hi everyone, 
First, if you take the time to read this, GOD BLESS because this is definitely personal. ANY advice or feedback or support is going to be EXTREMELY appreciated!

My husband and I are newlyweds and liv...