Jon Martin
Small things you see in listings that drive you nuts
I'll start . . . In probably 1 out of every 10-15 listings, I notice that the refrigerator door is facing the wrong way. In other words, the handle is on the wrong side, so that when they open the fridge, the inside o...
Account Closed
MFR in Chicago and surrounding ‘burbs
I’ve been lurking on these forums for a long time and I think we’re ready to begin investing within the next year. We are looking to invest in MFR in Chicago and the surrounding burbs. Our criteria is as follows:A/B c...
Nalo Coban
4plex for $50k - total monthly rents $2200 - whose lending?
In the process of purchasing a 4-plex at $50k. Total rehab costs are estimated $30-40k. Some units need more work than the others. The 4plex has 2br,1bth. The units would rent for $550-600/mo/unit. Have about $30k ski...
Charles Lee
Accessory dwelling units
I bought a house that has an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit in Loma Linda CA. The unit us very well done and I'm wondering if it's possible to get It permitted or if it's even worth the trouble. I know ADUs are a...
Anessa Salinas
Help a newbie determine where to start!
Hi everyone!My husband and I are really wanting to change our careers and get into real estate/investing. More so on the investing side. We go to real estate workshops over and over again and are always offered help a...
Karen S.
making a cash offer without a realtor
Hello everyone.We have a great realtor that we work with, but we are also interested in making an offer for a house that is not currently on the MLS or up for sale even. I know that people do this everyday, but I want...
Eli Sunderland
Minneapolis, Minnesota Remodel
Hi All,Here's my situation: I'm currently under contract for my first property! A duplex near uptown. It needs some cosmetic updates, and I want to finish the attic and turn in into 2 more bedrooms. My question to...
Jeff Gonzales
Buy and hold investing in Lubbock
Hi BP,I'm a fairly new investor and am interested in purchasing my next property in Lubbock. I acquired my first buy-and-hold property in February of this year through a turnkey provider (shout out Memphis Invest!) an...
Kent Wolfhart
Investing in Rentals in Wisconsin for Cash-Flow
Hello. I have been a long-time lurker here on BiggerPockets, and have learned quite a bit by reading forum posts and blog articles. A bit about my background: I am in my late thirties, work as a software engineer for ...
Jose Gallegos
After a year of analysis paralysis
I’m just getting started in my REI journey after nearly a year of analysis paralysis. I’m an engineer by degree but always wanted to get into REI and get out of the rat race. My hometown of Aurora, IL is where I have ...