John Son
Opportunity, or not?
Hello everyone! I'm a new member looking for advice about an opportunity I've been given.Due to my new job at a large mortgage lender, I started listening to BiggerPockets to familiarize myself with the real estate in...
Lou F.
New and ready to make some moves; stuck in CA.
Hello everyone I'm new here and from Southern California (Long Beach area). I'll get right to it: I've got some funds sitting in a savings account and I'm looking to get into something more worthwhile. The problem is ...
Benson Webb
Should Utilities be included in rent?
Hi Everyone,Im a newbie to the REI game, just purchased my first Duplex in St. Paul, MN and I’m wondering should I include utilities with rent? The water meter isn’t separate and gas/electric is set up to where the to...
Bernard Williams
Estimating Repair Costs
I'm learning about wholesaling. I don't have the money to hire a contractor and I don't know much at all about inspecting homes or how much it costs. Is there a way I can get any help with this? I heard of cost of wor...
Jason Young
Month to Month vs. Leases
New to the game and seriously considering purchasing a 5 family. The current land lord has not been using leases, so the tenants are all month to month. Curious what people think of this approach vs having year long...
Robin Simon
What’s Next For DSCR Loans? Updates For 2024 and Beyond
Sharing what are some of the things I think may be on the horizon for DSCR Loans in 2024 - inspired by a lot of comments that pop on these forums. Would love feedback/further ideas of what people are seeing or hoping...
Jaron Smith
Ugly stone exterior
Hey everyone!I have just recently seen this house as a potential flip, It is in a good location and has a lake view from the front door! However I have never seen such an ugly exterior.. Has anyone ever renovated an e...
Sagar Joshi
Tenant wants to leave because of noisy neighbor
I am currently renting my 1 bd 1 ba apartment in downtown Chicago. I have a very noisy (mentally sick) neighbor living in the unit downstairs. He's a miserable lad who used to be a wife beater and we called cops on hi...
Mark M.
Cracks in the Plaster - Demo/Repair/Cost Questions
Hey everyone,Bear with me since this is my first post regarding this topic. DescriptionCracks are starting to show in the stairwell on the 3rd floor of my first rental which is an old home that's getting older. It's ...
Adam Haman
My investor career thus far, $4500 per month cash flow, hopefully helpful to newbies?
Hi All,In another forum post, a user had asked me how I was able to amass my rentals in the past 4 years. After I went into a bit of detail, I thought it could be helpful to those starting out. Hopefully it is, enjoy!...