Ann Howell
As a real estate investor, do you consider yourself a leader?
Hi all - I am interested in merging my two worlds and discussing how leadership skills apply to real estate investors. I published a personal blog post here on Bigger Pockets to lay out my thinking. I'd appreciate s...
Account Closed
Drawing Plans for Garage Conversion
I am looking to convert the garage of one of my parents rentals into a bedroom with a bathroom and possibly a kitchen in order to rent it out. I was considering drawing the plans myself and submitting them to acquire ...
Tyler Fischer
Newbie Investor: What I learned from first reno project
I bought my first house in June 2019 as a fixer upper and wanted to write about some of the things I have learned over the last year. The house is a 4 bedroom 2 bath, built in 1957. I was able to get it for a good pri...
Jackie Lambert
Brand new to REI but wants to learn!
Hey there…
Gifting my very bright nephew a REI book for his birthday. He is 22 and way ahead of where most are/were at his age. My question… which book would be best for someone starting out, eager to learn this busi...
Daray Olaleye
A Broker for a Broker.
Hey BP family -
Sometimes as newbies we get caught up in take take take because we feel as though we have little to no value to give. That's another story for another time but my question does stem from it:
Is it co...
Annie Gillespie
First rental property in New Hamphire, do these numbers seem good?
Hi everyone, I am under contract on a three family in Manchester, NH, I feel pretty good about the numbers but would like some reassurance that I'm not underestimating and its a deal worth going through on. My home in...
Samuel Coicou
BRRR with Multifamily?
I think I've only seen the BRRRR method explain in conjunction with SFHs. Does that mean multifamily homes don't increase in value after rehab, in comparison to SFHs? Does that mean the only way to do it is to find mu...
Michael Quarles
The Frustrations of Marketing
Just a heads up on being frustrated that you haven't completed a deal yet or that only tire kickers are calling or its getting hard hanging on here are a few words of encouragement.
One of our customers who I have sp...
Jorge Leon Jr
25k lot build a 4plex?
I am thinking of purchasing a $25k lot that i can fit for sure a small 4plex on in a city that is surrounded by heavy industrial plantsMy plan is building a 4 plex with 1 room, 1 restroom, small living room, tiny kitc...
Lisa Kattenhorn
Lead and Asbestos Removal
Hi everyone,At a recent Mass Landlords meeting in Worcester, the presenter said that to get a rental unit deleaded is running about 8-10k these days. Has that been people's experiences in the Boston area too? Any su...