Patrick Howe
Chicago Building Code Violation
I recently purchased a 3 unit building on the Northwest side of Chicago that I also occupy in June 2015. There is a single story addition on the rear of building with a master bed and bath. The addition appears to be ...
Mark R.
Travel expenses
I have two rental houses that are 400 miles from home.
I understand that to deduct overnight travel expenses, I must spend over half the trip working on a rental. What if I spend six days total, two travel days, wor...
Luke M.
Foreclosure, trying to get my numbers right! Advice please
Would really like to know what your guys/girls thoughts are on this deal. Am I close to getting the numbers right? What are your thoughts on these numbers if I do for some miracle have them right? Thank you
S...
Aaron Matthews
Is it worth turning our basement into a 1-bedroom apartment?
My wife & I own a small brick bungalow here in Southern Ontario and have been tossing around the idea of converting our basement into a 1-bedroom apartment to help with our tight cash flow situation. We have acces...
Michael Bandur
MTR vs. STR
Medium-term rentals vs. Short-term rentals? I know STR's have been all the rage for the last couple of years, and when interest rates were low, the ROI was great! I have personally used this strategy for real estate i...
Kathi Z.
Senior Slow Starter Needs Help
New to BiggerPockets, I have wanted to be a real estate investor since the 1980's but was not able to get started until now at age 60. So happy I found this site!
I am a Realtor, working the central Florida ...
Jesenia Matias
Mastering the art of rehab and estimates
Hi BP fam,I am looking to really educate myself with the rehab (cost, materials and labor) aspect of investing. What are some suggestions the community is willing to share on familiarizing yourself both as an investor...
Erich Martinez
Colorado Double Closing - Handling Reserves
I'm working on two real estate deals and was pre-approved for both (a Single Family Home (SFH) and duplex). I've gotten appraisals on one property and inspections passed underwriter final review on the SFH. On the d...
Akkiemaj Frederick
Moving too fast with no money
There is a scattered site portfolio available in a smaller city near Pittsburgh. Includes 64 individually deeded units in one housing plan with tremendous upside potential. 8-10 units currently rentable. 3 structurall...
Christopher McGuire
Condo Conversion
What is involved in buying apt building then selling off units as condos? Rezoned??