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I'm trying to buy my first duplex. I have one under contract, and I'm trying to determine the initial repair costs.I need to decide between keeping the slate roof and repairing year to year, or just replacing. I'm loo...
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I started out by renting my condo to a friend 3 years ago when my company moved me all over for a work assignment. I was able to save up quite a bit as my living expense was paid for and I put away all my salary an...
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Hello, I'm in the process of completely rehabbing one of my Inglewood units. We are putting in brand new electric and plumbing and are trying to decide between going with Electric or Gas tankless water heater. Does ...
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I had my city inspection today to receive a rental permit and it did NOT go as planned. I spent the last month doing renovations and I got my unit looking GREAT (at least what I thought)...City inspector comes in to c...
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Hey guys! I need some advice here, and don’t know who to talk to.
I’m working full-time at a real estate investment firm in Greenville, SC. I’m thinking about getting into real estate investing. I work for an investo...
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July 26, 2021
Can You Afford a New Roof?
By Ron Hurtibise
Many Fla. homeowners could soon find it difficult to get private market insurance coverage on their homes, as a result of big losses insurers say are partia...
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Hello Bigger Pockets,I am purchasing a 2 Family Residence in the Pine Hills area. The Home has a large attic and I am interested in converting the home into a 3 family by finishing the attic. Has anyone successfully d...
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Hi BP!I am new and have a few questions. Bear with me here and apologies in advance for this suuuuper long post!I would love feedback, advice and constructive criticism!So, I've been trying to analyze homes for my fir...
Hello, I'm hoping somebody can help me understand the laws regarding utility payments in North Carolina a little better. I recently bought some property there where I plan on building a duplex, possibly two or three o...
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“What the mind can conceive and believe, and the heart desire, you can achieve.” - Norman Vincent Peale
Today marks a monumental step in my real estate “side hustle”. After years of focus, dreaming, planning and exe...