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Well as I've state before, I am new to the world of real estate investing. I consider myself in the learning phase. I spend every moment at work listening to the podcasts over and over. I wake up at 4 a.m. (two hou...
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Good morning all. I do like to share these as there are active and passive investors here on biggerpockets and these stories hopefully those may get some education on what to look for, or not to look for. While we nev...
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Hello! First time poster here, hoping to become an active member going forward. I am working on some minor renovations a house I am flipping and ran into some conflicting information from contractors. I'm hoping t...
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Where do self-employed investors obtain health insurance?
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Hi!
Just wanted to know if self-showings are the trend or popular way of showing rental properties now? Ex: Rently etc. I wanted to get your insight if you either use this method or know your property manager uses i...
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Hi all newbie over here
I live n Massachusetts and property are quite expensive over here. I started looking n the Rhode Island (central falls , pawtucket, north
East providence, Cranston) area those prices look more...
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Hi BPrs,I just got a letter from the city attorney stating that i have a warrant out for my arrest and charged with "criminal housing violations"...however i had filied the evictions before the city even came out and ...
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Hello, would you hire a property management company or just manage the property yourself if the property is located on the other coast? We live in New Hampshire and have a rental in California. Anyone in the same situ...
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Hey BP. My GC has suggested butcher block counter tops for our new rehab project. Has anyone worked with this material for counters? I understand there is some maintainence, ie the occasional dose of. Mineral oil...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $145,000
Cash invested: $11,475
Bought this property off the MLS. Listed at 155k, negotiated down to 145k. Was move...