Geoff S.
Energy Efficiency Ratings
Throwing a question out to the BP RE Community.Is anyone using energy effiency ratings, such as HERS (Home Energy Rating System) as a way to increase monetary value for energy efficient homes? Either for purposes of...
Larry T.
How nice to make low-income rentals look?
How far do you go and what is the minimum you do to make them look nice and welcoming without spending unnecessarily?
Also, I always seem to find ones with fake wood paneling, in this market is it worth having them...
John Pearl
Building a team in Knoxville
Hello everyone! I'm wanting to get involved in the Knoxville area, and I'm looking for recommendations for any investor friendly R.E. Agents, lenders, property management companies, contractors, etc. Specifically hopi...
Brilliant Clayton
Cleaning fee included in rent
Ok, this is another newbie question of mine. Is it possible to include a cleaning service fee in the tenants monthly rent. I have this lady that will clean twice a month for a very reasonable price. A sort of HOA fee....
LaDonna Davidson
Public Relations Question for Homicide in the park
We Purchased this mobile home park June 27th of this year. One week ago a tenant who owns his mobile home, is being charged with Murder of his girlfriend. This did occur in the park. I have no idea if I should make a ...
O'Haroll Penrow
Rehabbers and Contractors estimating repair cost
Hi I'm a new investor in the Fort Lauderdale area. And I am trying to find out a rough estimate of the average dollar amount per square footage for a full rehab and a light rehab on a typical house in Fort Lauderdale ...
Vance McClenton
First Complicated Creative Financing Deal Done!
So my first really creative financing type of deal is now complete, and it was a great success! Here's how it worked:I bought a house from a lady for $94k. It was purchased with no money down, with a term of 7 years, ...
Justin Black
Buying Property While Working Abroad
Hi everyone,I am thinking about buying my first buy and rent property next year. My home base is in Toronto, Canada. I work overseas teaching abroad and I plan on continuing to do that for the foreseeable future. Is i...
Alan R.
New Guy from Los Angeles - South Bay (Redondo Beach)
Hello everybody. My name is Alan from the Los Angeles area. I live and work in the South Bay. I stumbled across BiggerPockets through a Youtube podcast post. Thought I was going to listen for a few minutes but ended u...
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Second thoughts about Florida
I wanted to move to and invest in real estate in Florida for along time. I am having second thoughts now, insurance is high, hurricanes can destroy everything, and I just don't feel as confident as I once did. I love ...