Paul Sandhu
What do you do with leftover food from your STR?
I keep the good fresh stuff. Other things like mustard, ketchup or salad dressing I leave for the next tenants. But if it's something like cold cuts, cheese, bread, eggs, potato chips or pastries I set them out in m...
Ami Soni
Using 401k as down payment
Hi Everyone,My name is Ami Soni and I am from the suburbs of Chicago area. I am approaching my first deal and looking for more information on using 401k savings as down payment without the penalty? I believe I've hear...
Beth Matherne
How to find a private lender?
I’ve never used a private lender or partnered with anyone. We have used cash and a commercial loan so far. This time we would like to see about a private lender if that were possible but I have no idea how to even sta...
Kendyl Stovall
Introduction & Building Relationships
Hi Bigger Pockets Community!My name is Kendyl and I am new and educating myself in the whole Real Estate Investment world. I would love to build some relationships, especially to those that are in the DFW market. Any ...
Brandon Smeltzer
Boardman Youngstown OH Agent
Hey BP, would anyone know of an expert real estate agent who is also a buy and hold rental investor in the area? I'm also on the search for a real estate attorney and CPA. Thanks!
Mike Martin
The value of solar panels
I’m in Richmond, Virginia. But all else being equal, do solar panels meaningfully add to the value of a property? Personally, I would see solar panels on a house and think instant savings on energy costs. But I’ve nev...
Eric Fernwood
What Makes An Investor Agent
In any large metro area, there are usually thousands of realtors. Each one attempts to distinguish themselves by making claims such as:
“We are the best.”
“I’ve been in business for X years.”
“I sold xxx homes in...
Russ Maynard
Cash Flow Market List Question
So I just perused the 100 cash flow markets posted on BP at https://www.biggerpockets.com/...
I get that these are averages and rules of thumb are just that, but I only see 5 passing the 1% rule of thumb for RTP. Wha...
Darrell D.
Another Tax Question
I've been using Turbotax for years but it no longer supports my situation. I completed two flips then rented the homes. Turbotax asked if I "materially participated" and I said yes, but they don't support this scena...
Jane A.
Rotted wood repair
Hi DIY experts. I have a spot of rotten wood and I could not replace it without running a huge project so I need a quick fix - how to help this spot which already started to rot. Well, first of all I need to keep wat...