Jeff Thompson
Valuing (and value adding) small multi in overpriced areas (San Diego)
Hi all,I'm early in the "figure out where we are going" phase and will do a ton more research before doing anything, so my question isn't if this is a good idea for a newbie, the question is: How do I value a small m...
Joe Salimao
Is landlording as bad as they make it?
All I hear from investors anymore is how bad it is to be a landlord and how unexpected expenses come up and really hurt you and how cash flow really isn’t cash flow and you need to account for this and that…….
I...
Jordan Northrup
Starting your REI business and building your marriage
Hello all, I came across the BiggerPockets community as a way to educate myself in REI before taking the big plunge and looking for my first deal. My wife and I have very stable, well paying jobs in the Washington DC...
Brian Stike
Creative ideas to minimize loss?
Hi all, I currently own two rental properties and have owned a few additional about a decade ago when I lived in another state. I'm currently in the process of starting to build my portfolio again, almost through a BR...
Sourabh Bora
Out of state investing in Indianapolis neighborhood information
I created a few resources that out of state buyers might find useful in gaining insight into the Indianapolis market1) Neighborhoods and their classification on a map ( A, B, C, D = using input from the forums)zip cod...
Tomer Shani
First Flip Dilemma in Philadelphia
Hello BP people I've been buying and holding in Philly for the past few years. I'm looking at my first flip deal and came across a fundamental question. The deal is: A historic home of about 3,500 sqf. needs everythin...
Chris T.
Landlords - renting out a house with basic improvements?
Morning BP. I tried searching for this and didn't find much discussion. Has any landlords out there, on BP, that did the minimum updates, and market their rentals for under market rent?Definitely NOT slum lord standa...
Jenna Stonecipher
How to keep pipes from freezing
Hello, BP'ers.
I bought a 4plex last week, and only one unit is occupied. I'm rather new to REI and I'm seriously worried about pipes freezing. I can't shut the water off because of the family living there. T...
Wendy Black
Need Advice on Switching Gears for Awhile
Hubby and I (both in our mid-60s and retired) have been in the buy-and-hold RE biz for 2 1/2 years. In that time, we've amassed a home and a condo (both with mortgages), another home (held by an IRA), and soon will b...
Steve Y.
Hostile Tenant and Dodgy Health Inspector
Hey Local BP'ers,
Must warn you, this is a lengthy read but an interesting scenario that could happen to you. I have a hostile tenant whose going directly to the local health inspector and building inspector to repor...