so i was reading this http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/21771-gut-rehab-costs and got the definition of a gut rehab

"A major restoration project on an old house or other building, ripping out ...

A tenant just called and said all her pipes are clogged and drain slow. I know to take the U shaped pipe off the sinks and clean them.
I did this before she moved in.

What do I do if it drains slow after I clean thes...

I found an REO my 85 year old Mom wants to buy in lieu of getting a place in FL. It is closer.  I finally got in touch with the listing agent and he said he could get me a good deal if I went with him. I was not comfo...

Hi BiggerPockets,

I am new here. I randomly have read a few forums. I briefly read BiggerPocket "Free Beginner Guide". I also listen to a few PodCasts, while on the road. They are fun and awesome.

I jus...

I'm starting my search back up for buy and hold out of state rental properties. My goal is to have multiple.It seems that I'll come across a property I'm interested in and I'll make contact with an agent (found throug...

Hi All,I’ve been in the waterpoofing business for over 12 years and have been reading up a lot lately about REI. I live in Bay Area (Northern California) and planning on starting my real estate investment portfolio. C...

Hey everyone,I am currently an investor in Columbus, OH (where I am born and raised, and currently living). In the last few months, I've gotten this wicked urge to get the heck out of Ohio- at least for 3-5 months dur...

I own SFRs in Humble, specifically choosing that area to invest and live because of the lower flood risk, but haven’t bought yet this year for lack of deals meeting my strict criteria, so I have some capital.

What i...

I have a 2/1 SFH up for rent . Listed on Zillow and Marketplace .  Now I am not running there every time someone wants to see it . ( too many no shows )     .  So when I get a message , I answer their questions , that...

How did you all get to where you are today in real estate? Was it through building a business, working a 9-5 job (and in what), jumping right in and using other people’s money, etc? If you haven’t invested yet but you...