Eddie Wright
Evaluating townhomes and condos with HOAs when running numbers
Hello everyone!I just moved to Miami just under a month ago, and I'm currently living in Miami Beach (renting). I'm looking to buy my first property using conventional financing (have VA loan as an option or would be ...
Warren Bright
My first investment property (A diary - IN PROGRESS)
Hi everyone!After years of saving and the last few months of looking at different properties to purchase, I have amazingly had my first offer accepted on a deceased, 1 bedroom apartment estate. This is my first step i...
Alex Ballas
Plaster on Brick - Remove plaster or keep and frame with drywall
Should I remove the plaster that is attached to the inside of an exterior brick wall, or keep it and just build a 2x4 frame and insulate, drywall, move outlets. This is a 4unit low income property that I am upgrading...
Joshua Dorkin
BiggerPockets Status Message Update & Bug Fixes
We've been working on a number of fixes and improvements to the site over the past days.
Improvements:
- Status messages have been improved and are now threaded. You can create a status message and your colleagues...
Perry Rodriques
Have property under contract, now what?
So I got my first property under contract and I am nervous that I will not be able to find a buyer for the property. The property does not need any repairs and is in a desirable neighborhood north of San Antonio, TX. ...
James E.
Newbie wholesaler in greater Boston MA area
Hey everyone,I've been a buy and hold investor with 2 rental units for just over a year now, and am expanding to wholesaling in order to build up capital / additional sources of income. I just received my first batch...
Darren Sager
Incredible Craigslist Finds
Here's a picture of my latest finds I put into action in one of my rentals. I wanted to upgrade the appliances to Stainless Steel however I didn't want to spend a lot of money and purchase new ones. My rentals ar...
Morgan Wallace
Help getting the ball rolling for apartment deal
Hey BP, I need some guidance on first steps for the following scenario:There are several small, old single-family homes located in a great location for a moderate-size apartment complex. I want to buy half of a block ...
Jacquelyn Sarpong
Automated voicemail, Call Centers, and Self answering?
When a motivated seller calls you, I would like to know which would you preferAutomated VoicemailCall Centers or You yourself answering the phones?
Scott Baker
Getting our feet wet
My wife and I just inherited 50% of a family homestead when her father passed away here in Spokane in March. We are new to the idea of a rental and trying to gauge our ability to execute on it. The house is paid off...