Ricky Stafford
Rehab for Rental - Be own contractor or hire one?
I'm curious how most investors handle their rehabs/remodels.I have a space that needs completely gutted and it is going to be a big job. It will require everyone - electrician, contractor, plumber, sheet rock, floorin...
Vasundhara Ranjani
Class A vs Class B vs Class C Properties - Pros & Cons
As the title suggests, what are the pros and cons of investing Class A vs. B vs. C properties?I understand that A properties might be less 'headache' due to better tenants but if it's all about the cash-flow, wouldn't...
Brandon Hall
From 0 to 1,000 Posts - How Contributing to BP Breeds Success
A few minutes ago I was going to respond to yet another "I need a CPA" post and noticed I was currently sitting at 999 posts. So I decided to instead detail how contributing to BiggerPockets (BP) has helped me grow pe...
Michael Eng
Are points on a mortgage worth it?
I am looking to get a rental property that cost 150k, putting 25% down. Using a 30 year fixed, I can either pay an interest rate of 4.5%, or I can pay 2 points and get a rate of 3.85%. Is it worth it to pay the points...
John Arendsen
Crowd Funding as a RE Investment? Your thoughts?
I tend to be the crawl before I walk type when it comes to new opps and have been keeping my eyes wide open when it comes to CF investments and reading and learning while sitting on the sidelines. Were I ready to step...
Phil Sabella
How to pyramid up to bigger real estate
Hi Everyone! I am actively searching for my first multi family property here in the suburban Philadelphia, PA area. I am 24 and new to the investment game. What I would like to do is to get FHA and live in one of the...
Michael Noto
How Would You Improve the Outside of this House?
@Bill Labrecque and I are closing on a SFR flip towards the end of June and are in the process now of fine tuning our rehab budget for the project.The outside of the house itself and the landscaping is actually very...
Jason Harper
MHP Deal Analysis Seeking Review
Hello All! This is my first post on bigger pockets. I was wondering if I could get some feedback from seasoned MHP investors on the following potential deal:21 Owner Occupied Lots @ $225-$235 5 Rentals Units @ $295-...
Sheryl Gurvey
Wix vs. Lead Propeller Website
I want to put up my website in conjunction with sending out my first direct mail campaign. I am deciding between Wix and Lead Propeller as they both seem very easy and robust. Wix costs somewhat less, but I would pa...
Account Closed
Asking Property Manager for Contractor?
I talks to a property management company & their manager, naturally they have their own contractors. Do you think it is a good idea to ask the property manager for their contractors contract because this would mea...