Daniel Miller
What is the process for adding an external structure to a house
We want to have a permanent patio built onto our house (Fremont, CA). Up until now, every year once the rainy season ends, we've been putting up a heavy-duty tarp; 12'x10', two corners attached to our eaves and two h...
Chris F.
What percentage of your income do you save?
This goes to the heart of RE investment. The first step in investing is the ability to manage your money properly, so being able to save a portion of your income is key for the financial house to be in order. There is...
Vincent Finn
AirBNB SHORT TERM RENTALS
Hi BP fam, I am interested in purchasing a short term vacation rental. Where are some locations (city, state) you have found to be successful? Please share the location and why?! Thank you
Johnny Hastings
New from Central, Wisconsin (Stevens Point)
I put some pretty detailed info in my profile, so I won't reiterate all that here. Suffice it to say I'm into residential rentals, my first purchase was a distressed 12 unit which I have since turned around, and I've ...
Sandro Sossi
Hello from Italian novice investor!
Hello everyone!I am Sandro. I live between Italy and United Arab Emirates.I am here because I have decided to start investing in United States as a foreign investor.In particular I am starting looking into Indiana!Wha...
Ric Mittleider
Rental Property Return Rate
As a general Discussion, What do you consider to be a realistic expectation for Cap Rate in the area? Or if you use a different ROI calculation what is it and what rate do you expect to get? I see a lot of 6-7% out ...
Justin Donohue
Move Out/Security Deposit Return Letter
Does anyone have a sample letter that they send their tenants after they move out? This would be the letter that you send them along with their security deposit that you may or may not be returning in full.
I...
Nick J.
The Truman Show
I just posted about this in my probate group http://www.biggerpockets.com/groups/180 and thought it might be an interesting topic here.
I was thinking about the movie "The Truman Show" where the ...
Omarwali Jones
What is the best kind of absentee owner?
Speaking for yourselves those who have marketed successfully to absentee owners. What are the best types in your opinion? Heirs, people in debt, etc (these people are all out of towners in this example)....Obviously o...
Gayle Eisner
Being gouged in Gardiner, MT?
I am seriously thinking about buying a property SFR, in Gardiner MT. Over the last year, the prices have absolute skyrocketed! I am not sure why?? Last year I was looking at a house for $180 and now the lowest down...