Mina Schelling
Multiple houses for rent in the same neighborhood- is that bad?
We are looking to purchase our first single family house to rent out. The house we want to make an offer on is ready to rent, but in scouting the neighborhood I noticed that there are multiple houses for rent already ...
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what are normal repair/maintenance expenses per unit per month?
I have a 7 unit C class building built in the 1960s, and I feel as though my management company is charging me absurd repair and maintenance fees. What are normal repair/maintenance expenses per unit per month?
Scott K.
STR insurance - Proper alternatives?
Hi there, my STR in the Hudson Valley, NY is currently insured with Proper. They're pricey, and I'm keen to do some comparison shopping. Is anyone else aware of reasonable alternatives?
Joe M.
What would BP do? Paying off vs other options
What would Bigger Pockets do?I currently have some options (which are a good thing). I am trying to figure out the best one to choose, hopefully you can help give me some things to think about and choose the right on...
Daniel Mills
Appraisal came back $35,000 lower than sales price (Turnkey)
OK. So here is the situation. I was in the process of purchasing a rental property through a Turnkey company that was asking $261,000 that just appraised at $226,000. Of course, I am not paying the original amount an...
Rebecca M.
Is my Realtor acting in my best interest, or her loan officer's?
Is it ethical for my Realtor to ask me what the rate quote was that I received from my loan officer, and share it with her preferred lender, who is also preparing a quote for me? Nothing was asked or disclosed, she j...
Sean Starkey
Refi primary residence for investment for payment
How many out there have refinanced their primary residence to get a down payment for their investment property? We have had our house since January of 2021. Homes around us are selling for low 900s and we have 647k re...
Joshua Woolls
My first Tax Auction(Wayne County MI)
Over the last several months I have been researching and preparing for the local Wayne County Tax auction. The Auction wrapped up yesterday and when it was all said and done we only purchased one property. Here is a q...
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Best way to get leads- Craigslist or direct mail?
Hello,
I am wondering what you feel is the best way to get leads. Is it Craigslist, direct mail, open houses, blogging, etc? I am considering launching my first direct mailing campaign and plan to send to renters a b...
Zhong Zhuang
Realtors helping out-of-state investors
Hi all,I'm looking for an effective and efficient realtor who would potentially help out-of-state investors. Thank you all very much!