Michael Marcoux
DIY vs contracting it out
Hi BP,New rehabber here. Been working on my first project for almost 2 months now. Bought it for 81k, ARV of 210k. I'm learning a lot, and they're unforgettable lessons (i.e. the hard way.) One of the ways my partner ...
Adam Clark
When you first meet a seller what do you give them?
Hello all,Quick question. Other than a business card what else do you guys give sellers when you first meet them? I am trying to think outside the box and come up with ideas on what I can give a seller when I first me...
Philip Williams
What is bird dogging?
Hello BP members. I cam across a term called "Bird dogging" for REI's. Does anyone on BP do this and how would someone get started? Thanks in advance for the help.
Ron K.
Pull the plug?
I am under contract to buy a bank foreclosure that was built as a duplex but was made into a single family. I could close a few walls and it would be a duplex again (plus other work to rehab). The problem: The hous...
Kevin Theis
Driven Newbie in San Antonio, TX
Hello all, glad to have joined the wonderful world of BiggerPockets! I've already found it incredibly resourceful so first off thank you to everyone that puts in their hard work and effort into sharing their knowledge...
Dwayne Gilbert
Help Getting Financing Allowing Assignment or Double Close
I have a property in good condition and an option to purchase the property at 125k. I also have a purchase agreement with a buyer willing to pay 152. I have even managed to hunt down a closing agent, harder than I eve...
Aaron Desimone
Stream in a basement/wet/mold
Good evening Biggerpockets!I am reaching out for some help/advice. I purchased a foreclosed SFH to rehab and use as a rental. There was standing water in the basement; I removed it, and to my surprise found that it ...
Stephen Kunen
Will plumbing and electric rewiring increase value
We recently purchased a 6 unit building and are in the process of rehabbing it. Because it’s a very old building (more than 100 years), turned out there is more work needed than our initial scope. Most notably, it loo...
Allen Vance
Advice for negative cashflow Airbnb
Ok, so I'm new to BP and I'm probably posting in the wrong place. I appreciate your patience. I live in Los Angeles and a couple of years ago I bought a tiny homestead cabin on 5 acres about 2 hours away in the hi-des...
Jason Rector
Managing Tenants Repairs
I currently have 7 rentals in a centralized area for around 2 years with no tenant turnover. I do all the property management myself (10% is outrageous) and I am finding that working with tenant request for repairs to...