Candace Ellison
What questions should I ask contractors?
I am in the process of getting cash out of two of my rentals. I am have been driving for dollars and located a few properties that I would like to buy to flip. So far, I have gotten one call back from a motivated sell...
Joseph Karbus
DUE DILIGENCE for contractors-what to reserach and what to ask?
Hi-I'm looking for a roofing contractor to perform some roof repairs on my existing shingle roof and low slope flat patio roof. I received estimates from several roofing companies but want to perform my "due diligence...
Vadim Babets
Unacceptable quality of painter contractor
Hello BP I’m building new construction house, hired painter bid was 15,800 and I buy all material, I paid him 8,000 when job was 80% complete, now I look and horrible quality, they did not putty nail holes on Millwork...
Account Closed
Real Estate Commission Rebates to list and sell faster
Has any BP Investors used the below strategies to sell real estate? Real Estate Commission Rebates is a great way to sell property quickly.Example: $500,000 listingTypical way sellers think they must list their home:...
Jacob Wilson
Looking for others in 20s - 30s wanting financial freedom via Real Estate
Hi all,Been a BP pod listener for the last few months and am pushing myself to be more active here as well. Getting a bit tired of my current job (first out of college) given the demanding hours and really motivated t...
Mike Hasson
Challenges with owning rural properties?
Hi! I'm looking at some rural properties, specifically in Ohio, within 1-2 hours of Columbus - but mostly asking in general - to investors who buy or own rural properties...
How difficult has it been, in your experie...
Jennifer Robinette
How detailed estimate should I ask from the contractors?
Hello everyone, I am a real estate investor and recently joined BP. I have been an investor for years but I have been very passive! :) Recently my husband and I decided to take the rental business to the next level. W...
Shaun Palmer
Freshbooks vs. Quickbooks
I am looking to make a move to use a professional accounting system as I currently manage 5 properties and am using an excel spreadsheet. Time is money and I am trying to continue to grow so I am looking to simplify ...
Jacky Peng
What’s the Cost of Converting a 330-350 Sq Ft Garage into an ADU/JADU?
Hi Bigger Pockets Community,
I recently decided to start a JADU project (330 sq ft) using my garage. The first quotation I received from my contractor is $90,000 ($273/sq ft), or $100,000 ($303/sq ft) if additional f...
David H.
Best 7 Day Minimum Stay Strategy.... Fri-Fri vs Sat-Sat vs Any 7 Day
Hi. We have a large lake house in the midwest that attracts multi-family stays from Memorial to Labor Day. This past summer was our first year, so to test the market we had a 3 day minimum, and we filled every weeken...