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I'm brand new at this but it seems that using a percentage of the rent to set aside for CapEx doesn't seem to make sense. Let's assume I buy two different 1,500 square foot houses and one rents for $2,000 per month a...
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DFW housing market is super hot (expensive) as you all know, which makes it very difficult for a newbie like me to get in the game. So it got me thinking, why not build on one of these small lots in South Dallas. Smal...
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Hi guys, looking to network with folks who have apartment properties in the Bay Area (not out of state). Would like to see how their properties are doing and share ideas. Thx.
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Hi all - I'm literary sick to my stomach as I'm really frustated at this issue. My bill from the last month and a half came in at a little over $2000 ...my normal bill is in the $200's....come to find out...one tenant...
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I am currently under contract on my first short term rental in South Georgia (Where I live). It’s a 2,200 square foot 3 bed 2 bath, 1920s historical home in a great location. When we did our first walk through I could...
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A friend and myself have decided it's time to start buying properties due to the fact my local market is in a bottom market and interest rates are so low, it's practically free money. I feel in my market it's best to...
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Hello BiggerPockets community,I wanted to get some feedback on my strategy to fund my kids education using real-estate. My older one is ~14 years away from college and younger one is ~18 years away from college (if th...
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This year I replaced two HVAC systems. I know this is tax deductible, but I'm wondering if I would claim the entire deduction on my 2022 taxes or is this something I spread out over a few years?
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Hi - I started in earnest July 4th Weekend. I have a $1.5M deal I would like to walk through with someone who is experienced. It is a 24 unit Apartment in WI. From the CAP Rate & Gross Rent Multiplier and oth...
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Any experienced mobile home investors out there? I'm looking on some feedback about what steps to take when buying a mobile home park as I have no experience with mobile homes! This is a small park (only 6 homes) so I...