I just wanted to point out to all the readers/viewers on BiggerPockets, how appropriate and "Dead On" the avatar used by Eric Foster really is.

No matter how safe one may think a real estate deal is... In the end, ...

Hi,

I have 2 properties in Oak Park MI that I'm about to rent for May:

House 1: signing lease tomorrow, in the better part of this small city for $1,700/month (rents for a similar house go for $1,400 ...

Hello, I don't have any experience with cast iron tubs, from these photos are you able to tell if this is a "definite replace now" situation or a "its just a gamble if you keep them" situation? The upper lip around th...

Looking for input from all and a good discussion. What do you think is a better strategy/ situation; little cash flow but great appreciation or great cash flow with little appreciation? 

In generating my lists for the Cleveland, OH area, I'm trying to target high equity properties, but it seems that most of the leads have an "unknown" equity. This is drastically lowering the number of available contac...

So, we have been working a pre-foreclosure in the neighborhood. It has been on the market for 5 months and we were the only offer. The bank negotiator asked to justify our price with a list of repair cost. We sent ...

I have been considering building a spec house.  A GC gave me these costs for a house he built last year.  They seem low to me, I am concerned he may be jerking my chain.  They are for a nice 2,682 SF two story with 9...

I was discussing with a friend today the potential of incorporating heat and hotwater as a profit generation source.   This would of course require 3 base things:  1) efficient utilities- a natural gas hookup in this ...

Looking for contractor/handyman to get a SFR rent ready in the Mt. Pleasant area of Cleveland. Work is pretty basic, mostly wall repair and paint, some hardwood refinishing, installation of new toilet, and vanity, ref...

Hi everyone, I’m a current engineering student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and I’m currently employed at my future engineering job which I’ll continue to work while I’m in school. I wanted to purc...