Frank Regal
House Hacking in the Houston TX Area
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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...
Max Sherman
BRRRR deal gone sideways
Hi folks,
I'm looking for some advice on what to do here, maybe someone has been in a similar situation?I'm an out of state investor trying to BRRRR in Lexington Kentucky. I bought a pretty distressed SFH for $90,00...