Davon Lowery
Do contractors not get it;more you charge me the less I can flip
Dude, this is a symbiotic relationahip. Trying to start my new REI project, a flip in Milwaukee. Trying to negotiate with a contractor to budge on the plumbing costs, he wants 10k to pipe a 2,200 sqft. duplex, I need ...
M Marie M.
469 square feet of rental house Baltimore, MD
This is a story with drama, drama I did not want. And I can't say what kind of ending it has as this rental property is still on the market and has not caught a renter. But (I know I should stop starting sentences wit...
Franky Davis
Made My First Offer!......And Got Laughed At :( (With Numbers)
Hello all,My name is Franky Davis and I am relatively new to real estate investing and a newish member to BiggerPockets. Let me start with a little about me. I'm currently an orthopedic surgery resident (year 3 of 5) ...
Account Closed
Tenants financial documents, references, are false. what can i do
Hello, my realtor found a tenant for me who appeared to have high income and great references. come to find out that all are falsified. she stated she worked for a government agency and that was false, reason I know ...
Ryan Ellis
Easy way to estimate costs
Can someone suggest a good way to estimate repair costs, or should I just stick with quotes from multiple contractors?
Joshua Dorkin
What's Important to You in a Political Party
Given what's about to happen in the next few days, I thought it would be interesting to get some feedback from people on their thoughts about political parties. . . .
So, If you could create your own political party,...
David Lewis
Term vs Whole Life Insurance (detailed tabular values and more)
Do you want to know more about whole life insurance, and how it compares to other investment/savings strategies? Want to see if whole life insurance makes sense IN ADDITION to real estate investing? Have questions abo...
Michael Nahm
Garage door shattered tenants’ windshield
Hi everyone,I have a great tenant in a condo, that’s been with us for years. Recently, as she was going through the common garage, the door abruptly slammed down on her windshield and shattered it.From what she explai...
Ryan Dossey
Thinking about getting my conceal carry....
I think I am going to get my CCW. I have several guns and dozens of hours at the range. Given the fact that I am often meeting with people that I met online and showing a house I think I would feel more comfortable. I...
Lyndon Major
Opinions on a multifamily in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie living in NYC
Moving to NYC soon and I'd love to house hack a duplex, but considering cost and my newbie experience level, I'm more inclined to invest outside of the city. I've only looked at the MLS (really just zillow, realtor, a...