Jennifer Jacobs
Contractors requesting deposit - is this standard?
Hi Everyone,What do you do when your contractor asks for a deposit?My partner and I have always done our own rehab. The next project we are working on we can’t do ourselves and are looking to hire a contractor.We’ve ...
Enrique Kratz
American cities with high walkability but low cost of living?
Hey guys, Recent college grad, thinking of buying an apartment. I was living in NYC and I really like it, however, it's very expensive, it doesn't seem like a good place to live when you are starting out in life. I'm ...
Vladimir Kunau
How to get opm on first time investment.
So I'm still lost on how to find private lenders. My understanding is that if it's my first attempt at property investment that opm won't work and nobody will do a deal as such. Do NOT say " someone you know". Not eve...
Jared V.
Aspiring Investor from SF Bay Area, looking to relocate.
Hi folks,I've been a BiggerPockets member for the past year or so as I have been doing a lot of research on REI. As I continue to learn more I figured it is time that I introduced myself and jumped in on all the great...
Kyle McKiernan
Property Management Companies Memphis TN and great Areas
I'm currently in the process of looking for a new PM to manage my duplex in the Memphis/Bartlett area. Before I get into that I thought I would ask other users their thoughts and opinions on an idea I had. We all have...
Michael Mai
Should I Cash-out Refinance in AZ?
Hey all - I hope all is well with everyone and the family =) ! I am in a difficult situation, hope you all can help with this tough question, SHOULD I DO A CASH-OUT REFINANCE NOW OR A LATER DATE WHEN I NEED THE CASH F...
Varun Kalyan
Property in OH, best way to set up llc/bank to keep track of expenses/taxes?
I am closing a property in Cleveland Ohio, Live in Maryland. I had opened an LLC & business bank account for in instate deal, I didn't go through it but now found a better option in Cleveland.What is my next best ...
Jonathan Sowinski
Buying Occupied Apt. (w/ poorly trained tenants) & Raising Rent
The property in question is 8 units and has been poorly managed; they don’t collect the rents on time and sometimes not at all (so I have been told by seller) and have a lot of deferred maintenance and offer below mar...
Boe Bishop
Flipping a house to yourself.
Has anyone flipped a house to yourself? I'm thinking that being able to transfer homes through arms length transactions could be benifitial.
Jason F
Discouraged Buyers
Do you think the current market will have a lasting effect on the way the general public views purchasing a home?
It seems that after losing a home to foreclosure or having to negotiate a short sale would leave peopl...