Gabriel Molina
Can I get a cash out refi.?
Hey everyone! If I buy a house for FHA 3.5% of 300k or 400k of 4 or 3 units and I live in one unit and rent the rest, I can get a cash out refinance to obtain that money and invest it in other properties of 100k givin...
James Ross
How do you analyze CapEx costs in a new area?
Hello Bigger Pockets!I'm in the midst of building a spreadsheet to help me quickly analyze new deals, and the part I'm having the most trouble with is estimating CapEx. My thought is to put together a database of big...
Caleb Folse
New to Bigger Pockets
I'm new to this forum (and Biller Pockets) but not new to renting properties. I've never had more than 1 at a time but haven't really leaned in to make it a primary business for a way to eventually replace my current ...
Suneel P.
Bills before closing
I am buying my second house in Texas. I got clear to close and closing date is this month. I also own my first house in Texas too. I have to pay down payment of 6K for my roof replacement for my first house. Can I mak...
Jake Webb
Chicago (NW Suburbs): General Contractor Needed
Hello All, my wife and I are in the process of buying our first house and are in need of a reliable GC in the NW Suburbs of Chicago. We are looking to do a fair amount of remodeling (eliminating weight bearing walls, ...
Sean S.
Roof Warranty Issues
Hi Guys,I recently purchased a property. A tree fell on the roof in 2018 and it was replaced via an insurance claim. The seller used a public insurance adjuster who hired and oversaw the replacement. It came with a 10...
Ernie Schaal
Depreciate a future tear down
I have a very unique situation. I have 2 houses on the same parcel. I bought the property remodeled one house to rent. Tore the other house down and built a new one in its place.
Last year my tenant moved out and the...
Joseph Jin
What to renovate For BRRRR
I recently purchased a house in Hamilton, Ontario.Going to convert single (bungalow) to duplex.Would it be possible to advise if there is anything in below that you think is unnecessary for our investment purpose:Grou...
Clifford Brooks
VA Renovation Loan CAN/CANTS
I am using my VA renovation loan in Northern California specifically Bay Area to purchase a home that needs some work. I have a couple questions as far as “minor repairs” that i would like to be done to the property.Q...
Ceair Stonge
Who’s responsible, Roofers or Masons?
Hello,My sister & i are working together to fix up our Dad’s house to sell it. It needed a lot of work. We used a contractor, a friend of my sister, and he hired roofers. While installing the new roof, the roofers...