Christopher Malone
Newbie Investor Question
Hello everyone,I am starting my investment journey in the Chicago land area, and I have a question regarding the strategy I should use for my first buy and hold property. I am planning to buy my first 3-4 unit home us...
Nick Rivers
Two family with pool. Fill it in or keep it?
Im under contract on a 2 family in Boston area. As an agent ive noticed backyard space and pools get more valuable since Covid. This property has a nice backyard and pool Im just torn on whether to keep it or not wi...
Joseph Leonard
Interesting question from a tenant I need advice on
Attention experienced landlords - need some advice. I just listed my second rental property and I got a call from a potential tenant with what I feel is an odd question. The woman who called is asking me if she could ...
Cynthia Hartley
Added value of a basement apartment in DC
Hi DC BPers,I purchased a SFH in Deanwood with the intent of converting the basement into a legally permitted, separately metered accessory apartment. However, I cannot seem to find other houses sold in the neighborho...
Christopher Lynch
Rental near College ( By the room ) Should I buy this property?
Hi All, I am looking at a property to house hack. It is a couple streets away from Providence College. After talking with some locals and property managers it seems realistic to get 500-700 per bedroom. The property i...
Garret Hohn
How to pitch a deal to a family member to fund a rehab.
Hey BP community! I need some advice on how to pitch a deal to a family member who is very successful in commercial real estate. I 25 and fresh out of college and just recently got pre approved for a mortgage loan. I’...
Andrew West
Insurance Shopping- Any "rules of thumb"?
Hello Friends-We are under contract on two duplexes in Michigan, and shopping for insurance (everyone's FAVORITE topic). We are fairly new to this so, as we learn about all of the different aspects of a policy (ACV vs...
Myles Salazar
Is 1% Gross Rents for Property Manager Fair?
I am purchasing my first property with three other investors. One of the investors is going to be the acting Property Manager. He is requesting $15/hr rate and an additional 1% Gross Rents. We will all have 25% equity...
Young Kim
Properties that are old- anything to be aware of?
Hi biggerpockets fam!I was wondering if there are any cons of purchasing properties that are pretty old (built around in 1950 or even older than that). Many people think old properties will have a lot of maintenance t...
Jaime Julian
Hi BP! New member fro Miami!
Hello everyone! My name is Jaime, I'm from Miami Fl. I'm a Veteran, I served 5 years in the Navy. Well, to be honest BP a successful Real Estate investor is what I want to be and nothing else. I want to start wholesal...