Derek Knorr
Wood-burning fireplace in 4-plex: should it stay or go?
I am remodeling one apartment in a 4-plex. Each unit has a fireplace, and I would like to eventually remove them all for safety, insurance, and space reasons. This post is meant to seek out thoughts on what to be...
Greg Meech
Buying newer homes to rent
So my first rental home was an old beat-up home that wasn't worth much and not in a desirable area, but generally safe. It was a home that I aquired at a good price from family and started my rental career. I stil ...
Jason Eyerly
Suggestions On My Personal Situation?
Hello Everyone,
I've been interested in Real Estate for a couple years now, and thanks to the incredible BiggerPockets beginners guide I feel I'm ready to get started, but since my personal situation is s...
Steven Maduro
what renovations make the most sense for your rentals
I have a duplex built in the 50's I noticed that a similar duplex down the street was for sale and upon viewing the pictures I noticed it had a washer dryer hook up stuck in the utility closet
the owner moved the hot...
Minna Reid
A few questions about short sales
Now I'm no expert with this, but I do get at least a few calls now and then from people who are behind, and need out. They generally owe close to 100%. Not knowing much about how to pull off a short sale, I generally ...
Joshua Houchins
Any types of finding Investors?
I have found more than 20 deals in the last month but can't get any bank or private lender to back me. I've found that instead they buy my deals. I had this happen twice now I just keep my info to myself. I want to...
Minna Reid
Frozen helocs
So today I go to get some cash out of my heloc. Guess not! It seems citibank has decided my house isnt worth what it used to be and my heloc is now suspended. You'd think these people would have at least sent me a let...
Heather Pelletier
Deal or No Deal?
I have found a motivated seller, (he is moving to Florida and really wants to tie things up. Houses have been on MLS for 384 days) They are in a decent neighborhood and 4 out of 5 units have been updated. The 5th u...
Quinn Falk
Is Iowa a landlord friendly state?
New to investing and wondering if Iowa is landlord friendly state. Looking to low income 4-plex for first purchase. Thanks
Tim Lemons
update bathrooms to increase rent
I just purchased a duplex with a vacant apartment that can get $950/month (current rent for the other side) but the bathrooms look kinda outdated and pink. The kitchen isn't so bad but I'm wondering what kind of incr...