Mark Smith
Get Rid of Smoke Smell
Hello all,I'm interested in purchasing a property currently owned and occupied by someone who smokes like a chimney. What are the basics for cleaning it up and getting rid of the smell? Remove all carpeting and I fi...
Nick P.
Experience w/ Historic Certification/20% Rehab Credit
Does anyone have any experience in getting a structure certified as a historic structure? I am about to be under contract on an apartment building that meets the requirements to become certified assuming I rehab it c...
Tom Sproul
Cost Segregation - Scale?
At what scale does it make sense to start exploring a cost segregation study? Does the cost of the study scale with the size of the investment? Who does these (not looking for specific companies), is it accountants,...
Andrew Syrios
The Silent War on Landlords That No One Is Talking About
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/the-silent-war-on-tenant-...The Silent War on Landlords That No One Is Talking AboutIt’s no secret that legislation regarding tenant screening is becoming more and more restrictive. ...
Linzey Ledesma
Rent increase to market, New Owner
Hello BP Family,I officially closed escrow on my first duplex in Redlands Ca. I inherited tenants. One of them has been renting for 25 years and pays $800 month (market rent is around 1,200). The tenant is month-month...
Marvin Meng
1031 with rehab questions
Hi all!
I'm getting ready to sell a SFR and a 3-plex; the sfr I've owned for over 10 years, the 3-plex about four. I plan on speaking to my accountant to determine if a 1031 is advantageous to start with. Assuming t...
Patricia Steiner
Fannie Mae Introduces 5% Down Payment Option for Multifamily Homes; Owner Occupied
For those investors who are looking to acquire and occupy a 2-4 unit MF property, it's going to be a lot easier to do so. Look at this:"In a significant policy change, Fannie Mae has announced that, starting from the...
Eric Adu
Best ways to establish credit history with a new LLC
I just created my LLC a few weeks ago and was looking to establish credit history for my company. A couple of questions:
1) Is there a better/easier way to establish credit history outside of applying for a business...
David Shaw
Los Angeles LA RSO Property New Lease Allowed?
I own a 4-unit Rental Property in Los Angeles city that is covered under LA RSO (Rent Stabilization Ordinance). I have one tenant that has been there for 10 years so their rent is very low. They love living there but ...
Mindy Jensen
NEW Company Profiles!
Hey there, BiggerPocketeers!We continue to make changes to the site to make it easier for you to use. Our latest update is the Company Profile. We've redesigned it to look more like the Member Profile, with a few diff...