i've acquired a couple of rental properties now and during every inspection they always suggest replacing the electrical panel, because it's old.    They of course fine, but how often do you guys replace them?  just f...

Hey guys, pretty new investor here from Pullman.  I just closed on my first duplex and need to do a little rehab on one of the units, mainly paint and flooring.  After reading a lot of forum posts it seems like luxury...

Knob & tube is the first generation of wiring and still prevalent in Providence, RI, where I live, work and invest.  Are there any companies that currently write policies for multi-family investment properties wit...

This is my first post! I'm so happy to have stumbled upon BiggerPockets this morning. What an amazing site. My husband and I are in the process of purchasing a home in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh.  We...

I've noticed from reading posts and listening to the podcast that a lot of investors these days seem to be using contractors for their rehabs. I understand that high-volume fix and flip investors might be better off d...

This property is located in Lafayette, IN. Especially on an apartment building, are there any ideas of difficulty to insure? If so, is there a best recommendation for the removal/deactivation of the wiring? I do not a...

So, this post is NOT meant to scare you, newbies. But... this is gonna freak you out :) This tenant is in the process of being evicted. To make matters worse, he lit his kitchen on fire; accidentally, supposedly. Anyw...

I invest in Indianapolis, and I am closing on 2 more rentals in the next couple of weeks. I have been working with a great lender and I have been able to lock in low 30-year rates, which is definitely a great thing as...

OK, I know using yellow letters is a proven good thing. But with my budget I can only afford to send out 100 per month to start (have to pay for my 100 bandit signs too). Ron Legrand said that if you cannot sent out...

Hey everyone, this is my first post here. I commit to being a very productive and active member! So far my wife and I have passively invested in multi-family deals.  But, we want to start doing other kinds of deals A...