Hi, Bigger Pockets! My name is Chris Platis, and I'm thrilled to be here. I will be a first-time investor, from Brooklyn, NY, and am primarily focused on small multifamilies throughout Upstate, NY for buy and hold and...

Hi BP!I've been listening to some Bigger Pockets podcasts and love the idea of an online community for everyone to share their ideas.  I'm new to investing, but am aiming to educate myself through this great resource....

My newest property has a "damp basement" no obvious leaks or puddles but after the last heavy rain in Dayton the basement was quite damp. my thoughts are fill in cracks DE humidify clean and seal and paint. some black...

I'm doing a househack and living in a separate ADU conversion in the back. Any tips on how to make sure my mail is separated from my tenants? My only idea is to get a separate mailbox and label it "unit B" or somethin...

Hi,we fixed the basement window sill a year ago, it was ruined by water leaking from outside as we thought.   I had handyman work on the slab to raise it. The basement window is on the north and irs quite damp outside...

We ran across this deal on MLS. It originally listed for $120,000. I didn't think much of it at first because we weren't sure we were ready to purchase our first deal. A couple of months later, the price was dropped t...

Hi. My fiancé recently agreed to a contracting job to renovate a house we plan to occupy. I’ve grown a bit concerned and in need of some advice.
They were recommended by a real estate agent from this website. They s...

The condo above mine was renovated and new flooring was laid over rotted older flooring.  Nothing is sealed, and water, coming from  master bathroom above, damages the ceiling and walls in my master bathroom.  The fir...

So I was reaching out to see if anyone had any insight on investing in the East Providence area, specifically in MFH. I'm from Plymouth, but it seems here that MFH homes are so expensive, its nearly impossible to find...

At what level unit do people include a washer/dryer dishwasher?  I like to rent to families and that is often an important piece.  My goal is to provide a good value to my renters.  Do people buy new with a warranty o...