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Deferred Maintenance – the practice of postponing maintenance activities such as repairs on both real property and personal property in order to save costs, meet budget funding levels, or realign ...
Two weeks ago I called six different contractors to come take a look at a small repair job on my personal house. Every single one went to an answering machine...
One of the biggest complaints I hear among fellow investors is how difficult it is to find a good contractor. Even contractors recommended by other people seem to fall short. ...
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On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we're going to talk about a unique strategy that combines the power of house flipping with the benefits of home ownership. You'll meet Mindy Jensen and...
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My name is Wynton Grant. I’ve been a fan of BiggerPockets for years now, and after all this time listening and reading, last year I finally took the plunge into real estate investing by diving head...
The New York Times is calling the early fire season of 2018 the new normal as more than 100 wildfires burn across the United States. These devastating fires ...
After you have purchased an investment property, have you ever encountered this dilemma? Shall I replace this part? Shall I keep it as-is until it breaks? Gra...
We’ve bought a few big portfolios in our time (most notably, a portfolio of nine, 41—and the granddaddy of 97), but this one was by far the easiest… and the weirdest. ...
OK, I’ll admit it. I’m a tool guy! Yes, I can wander in Lowes or Home Depot for hours at a time drooling and dreaming. I don’t ever have to have a reason to buy a new 18v DeWalt drill set. I mean, ...
Finding deals is becoming more and more of a challenge for many real estate investors today. Some seem to be stretching a little too far in order to stay active and keep up their volume. There are ...
One of these things is not like the other: Abominable Snowman Bigfoot Vampires Loch Ness Monster Santa Claus Man in the moon Free lunch Perpetual motion machine 2% properties ...
As someone who teaches property management for a living, I’m always on the lookout for great tips, tricks, and hacks to cut landlord labor and expenses. So I ...
One of the most important aspects of property investment, particularly for fix-and-flip-type investors (but useful for everyone!), is the ability to assess how much you’re going to have to invest i...
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OK, I’ll admit it. I’m a tool guy! Yes, I can wander in Lowes or Home Depot for hours at a time drooling and dreaming. I don’t ever have to have a reason to buy a new 18v DeWalt drill set. I mean, ...
We’ve bought a few big portfolios in our time (most notably, a portfolio of nine, 41—and the granddaddy of 97), but this one was by far the easiest… and the weirdest. ...
Did you know that the average American spends approximately 16% of their income on transportation? Behind housing (33%), this is the second largest expense for Americans. Why is this so high? Unfor...
A younger person recently asked me, “After 30 years of real estate investing, what would you do differently?” It’s a pretty good question, and it really made ...
Today’s TV shows love showing the most dramatic rebuilds and remodels of distressed houses all over the map, but are there some you just shouldn’t buy? Wholes...
Let’s say you’ve got yourself a rental property and you’ve worked hard to get rents up and keep expenses low. The property is profitable, and you are looking to trade up by selling it and buying a ...