Corazon B.
Good Deal or Bad Deal?
I'm looking for a property to purchase in the Cape Coral, FL area. I'm looking to pay cash since my job is not stable and move from one job to the next (i'm an artist). I would like the property to have great apprecia...
Jimmy H.
Intentionally Paying More Taxes?
I had a funny thought pop into my head as I began to prepare for the upcoming tax season: should I intentionally pay more taxes (by not taking all deductions/credits claimable) so as to be able to leverage that income...
Bill Ward
Capex wipes out cash flow for a year?
So long question short, my rental property averages about $150 a month cash flow after regular maintenance expenses and minor repairs. But for a capex expense, my next one being a bath tub replacement or replacing the...
Ellie Perlman
COVID’s 5 Least & Most Impacted Multifamily Markets
According to Yardi Matrix most recent publication, “COVID-19: A Game Changer for Multifamily", nationally, rents have dropped by 0.4% since the arrival of COVID. This past week I decided to focus on some key areas of ...
Nick Sabat
The Smart Home - R We Really That Outdated?
You walk into your house, the door is connected to the T.V., the dishwasher can be run by your phone. You can have a discussion via text with your waterbed.What does it all spell out? A smart home!R developers and reh...
Ash Patel
Is it wrong to sell everything now?
I am mostly a non-residential commercial investor. I have sold half of my commercial holdings and wonder if I should start selling the few SFR's that I have. The prices have increased roughly 50% from when I purchas...
Alecia Loveless
Raised Rents Now Tenants Making Demands
I bought a mismanaged and neglected property with rents that were 1/2 market value. 4 of the 8 units are month to month so after a month of ownership and being onsite and starting to turn things around I’ve sent a not...
Keaton M.
First Renovation: Am I Overdoing It?
My wife and I have been working on the first unit renovation of a fourplex in a B-ish class area. There is a lot of development around and we definitely are producing a unit much higher than the typical in our area, b...
Jimmy Lieu
Is 2019 a good year to invest in real estate?
I am a newbie in real estate but I am wondering if 2019 is a good year to invest in real estate? Or do you believe the housing market is getting a bit overpriced? Should I wait until the next housing market to cool of...
John Lyszczyk
Why is Lumber so Expensive?
I noticed some BiggerPockets members asking about the rising cost in lumber and plywood, and given my background, I figured I wood (haha) weigh in on this subject. I currently work for a lumber company and I primarily...