Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
×
Try Pro Features for Free
Start your 7 day free trial. Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties.
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
All Forum Categories
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

All Forum Posts by: Michael L.

Michael L. has started 3 posts and replied 149 times.

Post: Anyone worked with Profit From Rentals?

Michael L.Posted
  • Investor
  • East Bay, CA
  • Posts 156
  • Votes 48

Working with them as  we speak...waiting to close on my first property so I won't have extensive feedback until I close.  Will update this thread once I do :)

Post: Turn-Key Property Advice Needed

Michael L.Posted
  • Investor
  • East Bay, CA
  • Posts 156
  • Votes 48

Hi @Raymond Yeung , what did you end up doing?

Would love to hear your experience/decision.

Thanks!

Hi @Jay M.  ,

I've come across this company before, but have no real experience with them.  I found them through a well-known "promoter" who utilizes their services.

Like others have mentioned, Philly varies vastly block to block.  I've jogged north and south from Center City and got to see firsthand the changes.  I found strolling the neighborhoods gives you a great sense of the area.

Post: Chicago 2 Flat Turnkey Analysis

Michael L.Posted
  • Investor
  • East Bay, CA
  • Posts 156
  • Votes 48

@Alex Heifetz , curious what you ended up doing on this.  

Did you end up going for this property or did you go another route?

Post: rentals near a cemetery

Michael L.Posted
  • Investor
  • East Bay, CA
  • Posts 156
  • Votes 48

It's all in the way you market it :)

Like you mentioned, it'll def be quiet...you get less rowdiness at night...no view obstructions...traffic could be an issue at time probably.

Post: Anshu from San Francisco Bay Area

Michael L.Posted
  • Investor
  • East Bay, CA
  • Posts 156
  • Votes 48

Welcome the BP @Anshu Sanghi .  I like the Warm Springs area of Fremont as well.  The rental market there will only get better once the BART opens.

Best of luck on finding the right property!

Post: Laminate Flooring; The real truth

Michael L.Posted
  • Investor
  • East Bay, CA
  • Posts 156
  • Votes 48

Like @Dave Vogt mentioned, you don't have to remove the baseboard to install laminate flooring.  The gap between the baseboard and your new flooring can be covered w some quarter round.  This will save tons of time.  

For a square or rectangular room, it should be very easy.  Make sure to lay the moisture barrier and padding as well.  Some laminate have the padding stuck to the boards already.

Costco has decent laminate on sale on occasion.

Best of luck!

Nice!  Thanks for posting this.

Post: Getting Started with little savings

Michael L.Posted
  • Investor
  • East Bay, CA
  • Posts 156
  • Votes 48

@Natalie Olivo I was recently in a similar situation as you.  Paid off all my student loan debt first last year.  I'm almost at the point now where I can seriously consider investing in my first property.  I joined BP a few weeks back to start the researching process.

Having that debt cleared away was a huge relief.  Not only does it help financially, it's a huge psychological boost.

Best of luck to you moving forward!

Post: Mapping gentrification in Philadelphia

Michael L.Posted
  • Investor
  • East Bay, CA
  • Posts 156
  • Votes 48

Thanks @Eleena de Lisser , this is pretty helpful.  Pretty nice they go back a few years as well.