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Gin Zhuang Do I need to upgrade it?
17 July 2025 | 4 replies
These things can wait depending on what electrician finds but will help down the road by having the electric upgraded.  
Jenny Milu First time buying a new build
8 July 2025 | 1 reply
Jenny,As an FDIC Banker I hear this question about 3 times a week and it’s been a broken record in many states that the buyer should have walked away.
James Lucenti 💰 Why Landlords Should Consider Section 8 Rentals
15 July 2025 | 0 replies
.🏗️ Preparing Your Property for Section 8Pre-Inspection: Ensure no peeling paint, fix broken windows, check plumbing/electrical.Comply with HQS: A walkthrough by the PHA will verify habitability.Set Fair Market Rent: PHA sets the max payment based on local fair market rates.Sign HAP Contract: Your lease and a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract bind the agreement.Annual Recertification: PHA inspects property regularly; tenants’ income is re-verified.🛠️ Grants & Funding OpportunitiesHOME-ARP Grants: Binghamton received ~$1.9M for tenant-based assistance and non-congregate shelter development WikipediaHUD Archives+4HUD.gov+4orb.binghamton.edu+4.NY State HCR Clean Energy & Housing Grants: Examples include the $3.2M for retrofitting Town & Country Apartments, with 98 units receiving project-based Section 8 broomecountyny.gov+4Homes and Community Renewal+4Wikipedia+4.Local Programs: Broome County offers community improvement grants and manufactured housing replacement funds caresny.org+12greaterops.org+12broomecountyny.gov+12.Federal Credits: Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) subsidize large renovations and new builds greaterops.org+9broomecountyny.gov+9Wikipedia+9.📈 Broome County Market & the OpportunityHomelessness is surging in the region—a 50% rise from 2020–22, with 483 people shown homeless in Southern Tier shelters; numerous still remain unsheltered WSKG.Housing Shortage: The county lost nearly 4,600 children from 2010–21, with 14,000 low-income workers unable to afford rents broomecountyny.gov.High Demand + Low Supply = Higher Rents & Low Vacancies.
Ezekiel Trevino Is it worth upgrading to the business?
24 June 2025 | 2 replies
After using the BiggerPockets site, I have been considering upgrading to pro.
Happy Sohi Broken AC in 3rd/top level condo
10 July 2025 | 7 replies

Hi folks! I have a top/3rd level condo in Maryland and the AC just broke. I have an appt for Wednesday for someone to take a look which is the soonest I could get.  We did provide a portable AC unit which is working. ...

Anita Afandy Old multi-family building in Chicago...what to upgrade and how much?
1 July 2025 | 11 replies
Rewiring the building and upgrading to central HVAC will likely be necessary, and those can be pricey, so get quotes from contractors.
Justina Sirohman Rehab Estimations in Cleveland, Ohio
9 July 2025 | 16 replies
My rehab cost crystal ball is broken; I intentionally broke it 20 years ago.
Mike Morehead STR in Broken Bow
17 June 2025 | 1 reply
Hello- I recently bought two properties in Broken Bow and since I bought them the market has taken a turn for the worse and they keep building new cabins which is lowering the values of existing properties. 
Kwanza P. Pet Friendly Advice
21 July 2025 | 11 replies
A toilet paper holder broken off the wall, blinds and door frame chewed on, area rug in the living room peed on in 2 places and the hardwood floor underneath needed a lot of work to get the smell out. 
Veronica Giggers Bryant Electrical Panel/Breakers
13 July 2025 | 5 replies
Update/upgrade the panel, and bring the system up to code; proper outlets with grounds, gfci where needed, etc.Have an electrician check every switch and outlet in the house.