Skip to content

Quick search links

Find an Agent Find a Lender Hard Money Lenders Podcast Books

Get Started

Learn SMARTER Real Estate Investing Real Estate Syndications

SMARTER Phases

Strategy Market Acquisition Rehab/Rent Tracking Exit Repeat

Resources & Media

Interactive Bootcamps Self-Guided Bootcamps Pro-Exclusive Videos Events Webinars Podcasts Books Blog Resource Hub Guides

Summer Bootcamps Open for Enrollment

Pick your 8-week bootcamp: Short-Term Rentals, Small Multifamily, or Rookie?

Free Webinars

Real estate investors break down the basics, and share tips on how to get your next deal.

Suggested Vendors

Find an Agent Find a Lender Find a Property Manager NEW Find a Tax & Accounting Pro Find a Financial Planner

Vendors & Partners

Build Your Team

Search

Members Businesses Classifieds

Events & Meetups

BPCON2024 Local Meetups

Agent Finder

Investor-friendly agents who get the best deals done.

Lender Finder

Investor-friendly lenders who can get you the best funding for your strategy.

General Real Estate

Real Estate News Market Trends Financing Landlording Tips Personal Finance Taxes Opinion

Top Strategies

BRRRR Short-Term Rentals Multifamily House Hacking Flipping

The One Renovation Guaranteed to Increase ROI—No, It’s Not the Kitchen or Bathroom

Gearing up for your first rehab? Whether it’s a flip or BRRRR, I’ve got earth-shattering news for you that will change everything you thought you knew about value-adds in real estate: If you’re trying […]

I Would Have Lost Our Investors $5.5 Million—What Would You Have Done In This Situation?

What were you doing on the morning of Jan. 17, 2020? While the world was learning about a strange new virus approaching our shores, my business partner, Ben, and I […]

All Books

Browse All Best Sellers New Books & Pre-Orders Bundle & Save Books for Beginners

Simplify your goals and find clarity for your investing

Dave Meyer's newest book gives a practical framework to craft and execute YOUR personalized real estate plan.

Save money and time with efficient property management

Make the most of your time and money as a DIY landlord. Pre-order your copy before April 25 for exclusive bonuses!

Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations

All Forum Categories

Real Estate Investing Forums

Poll

What is the biggest thing holding you back from getting started in today's market?

514 Votes Total

Funding / Credit Score

Finding deals

I am stuck in analysis paralysis!

Lack of Confidence, Education, or the right team to help

Sign in or create account

Top Contributors

All Forums

Chris Seveney

Pro Member

#1 All Forums Contributor

Investor

Virginia

Member since May 23, 2015

Posts 14,513

Votes 11,870

Experience 27 Yrs

Investments 25

Connect
Chris Seveney
226
2
Jay Hinrichs

#2 All Forums Contributor

Real Estate Broker

Lake Oswego OR Summerlin, NV

Member since Jan 29, 2014

Posts 40,014

Votes 59,016

Experience 49 Yrs

Investments 3

Connect
Jay Hinrichs
224
3
Bruce Woodruff

Pro Member

#3 All Forums Contributor

Contractor/Investor/Consultant

West Valley Phoenix

Member since Apr 11, 2021

Posts 10,864

Votes 12,262

Experience 42 Yrs

Connect
Bruce Woodruff
174
4
JD Martin

#4 All Forums Contributor

Rock Star Extraordinaire

Northeast, TN

Member since Jul 6, 2015

Posts 9,180

Votes 14,654

Experience 25 Yrs

Connect
JD Martin
152
5
Nathan Gesner

#5 All Forums Contributor

Real Estate Broker

Cody, WY

Member since Apr 27, 2010

Posts 25,185

Votes 37,486

Experience 14 Yrs

Investments 11

Connect
Nathan Gesner
146

Jay Hinrichs

#2 All Forums Contributor

Real Estate Broker

Lake Oswego OR Summerlin, NV

Member since Jan 29, 2014

Posts 40,014

Votes 59,016

Experience 49 Yrs

Investments 3

Connect
Jay Hinrichs
54992
2
Nathan Gesner

#5 All Forums Contributor

Real Estate Broker

Cody, WY

Member since Apr 27, 2010

Posts 25,185

Votes 37,486

Experience 14 Yrs

Investments 11

Connect
Nathan Gesner
36587
3
Russell Brazil

#3 All Forums Contributor

Real Estate Agent

Washington, D.C.

Member since Oct 20, 2012

Posts 16,639

Votes 28,622

Experience 21 Yrs

Investments 17

Connect
Russell Brazil
27515
4
Joe Villeneuve

Pro Member

#4 All Forums Contributor

Plymouth, MI

Member since Jul 7, 2013

Posts 13,069

Votes 19,012

Connect
Joe Villeneuve
18306
5
Joe Splitrock

Pro Member

#5 All Forums Contributor

Rental Property Investor

Sioux Falls, SD

Member since Dec 11, 2015

Posts 9,999

Votes 18,540

Experience 21 Yrs

Connect
Joe Splitrock
17960

How Are Savvy STR Hosts Using Automation to Transform Their Businesses?

8

Mike Calvey Premium | May 1 2024, 20:42 | Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions

8 Votes 10 Replies

Last reply by Cody Zucker | May 5 2024, 07:19

Featured

Mentorship program for $40k

3

Sung H Kim | May 4 2024, 14:51 | Starting Out

3 Votes 43 Replies

Last reply by Jeremiah Phipps | May 5 2024, 18:58

Am I too old to get started? What is a realistic plan for me?

2

Sarah Ali | May 4 2024, 09:47 | Starting Out

2 Votes 38 Replies

Last reply by Jim K. | May 5 2024, 18:56

Property Manager not distributing funds

0

Marty Neville | May 5 2024, 01:09 | Managing Your Property

0 Votes 12 Replies

Last reply by Michael P. | May 5 2024, 18:19

Rental Documents Needed

2

Kieran Dowling | May 4 2024, 18:35 | General Landlording & Rental Properties

2 Votes 7 Replies

Last reply by Brad S. | May 5 2024, 15:30

Cincinnati, Ohio

Trampoline installed by tenant without my permission, twice

0

Shelley Peever | May 5 2024, 08:25 | Managing Your Property

0 Votes 7 Replies

Last reply by Shelley Peever | May 5 2024, 13:41

Toronto, Ontario

Maxed DTI. How should I get more properties?

0

Eli Kim | May 3 2024, 10:20 | General Real Estate Investing

0 Votes 10 Replies

Last reply by V.G Jason | May 5 2024, 18:37

Detroit, Michigan

Problem with Tenant Please Advise

0

Alecia Loveless | May 4 2024, 08:51 | General Landlording & Rental Properties

0 Votes 21 Replies

Last reply by Melanie P. | May 5 2024, 18:16

Newbie with Roof/Insurance problem!

0

Matthew Jones | May 2 2024, 15:09 | Rehabbing & House Flipping

0 Votes 17 Replies

Last reply by Owen Rosen | May 5 2024, 15:05

Savannah, Georgia

Best Credit Cards and Why?

1

Bruce Woodruff | May 5 2024, 07:55 | Personal Finance

1 Vote 5 Replies

Last reply by Bruce Woodruff | May 5 2024, 10:23

Treat REI as a Buisness. Get started on the right foot

1

Matthew Morrow Premium | May 5 2024, 06:37 | General Landlording & Rental Properties

1 Vote 5 Replies

Last reply by Melanie P. | May 5 2024, 19:19

Money for One Deal, Duplex or Single Family?

2

Bradley Mair | May 4 2024, 16:01 | Buying & Selling Real Estate

2 Votes 6 Replies

Last reply by Bradley Mair | May 5 2024, 15:50

Buying another property to offset taxes

1

Jerry Daily | May 5 2024, 06:13 | Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation

1 Vote 5 Replies

Last reply by Jason Watson | May 5 2024, 18:44

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Which is better in your opinion

0

Alana Reynolds Premium | May 5 2024, 15:13 | Buying & Selling Real Estate

0 Votes 4 Replies

Last reply by Alana Reynolds | May 5 2024, 17:04

Smokies "hiney showing" thread

3

Collin H. | Apr 19 2024, 20:17 | Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions

3 Votes 94 Replies

Last reply by JD Martin | May 5 2024, 18:19

Great Smoky Mountains, US National Parks

Township changed ordinance rules for Airbnb, HELP!

0

James Lauer | May 4 2024, 05:39 | Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions

0 Votes 15 Replies

Last reply by Jeremy Jareckyj | May 5 2024, 06:52

Jersey City, New Jersey

Real Estate vs. CD Market investments

0

Ryan Daulton | May 5 2024, 13:14 | General Real Estate Investing

0 Votes 5 Replies

Last reply by Bruce Lynn | May 5 2024, 19:12

Looking for a Lender for a Rehab - Fix and Hold property

0

Rahma Zaghari | May 4 2024, 12:39 | Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice

0 Votes 7 Replies

Last reply by Kristi K. | May 5 2024, 17:41

Charlotte, North Carolina

Looking to Move into the Hard Money Space - Feeling Stuck

0

Sarah Reece | May 3 2024, 07:56 | Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice

0 Votes 36 Replies

Last reply by Jay Hinrichs | May 5 2024, 08:15

Is Real Estate Still the Best Asset Class?

14

Dave Meyer Premium | May 3 2024, 01:15 | Real Estate News & Current Events

14 Votes 70 Replies

Last reply by V.G Jason | May 5 2024, 18:24

Out of state investing

0

Henry Hsieh | Feb 8 2024, 18:17 | General Real Estate Investing

0 Votes 16 Replies

Last reply by Henry Hsieh | May 5 2024, 16:03

Phoenix, Arizona

Mexico Investment or Vacation Home

0

Jesus Santoyo | May 5 2024, 14:07 | Buying & Selling Real Estate

0 Votes 3 Replies

Last reply by Mike Lambert | May 5 2024, 16:28

How to start networking as a novice real estate investor?

0

Fabian Petersen | May 4 2024, 12:28 | Starting Out

0 Votes 4 Replies

Last reply by Fabian Petersen | May 5 2024, 10:43

LLPA? Points Requirements?

0

Steve Ford | May 4 2024, 08:04 | Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions

0 Votes 5 Replies

Last reply by Steve Ford | May 5 2024, 10:14

Investing security deposits

1

David Walton | May 1 2024, 14:49 | General Landlording & Rental Properties

1 Vote 29 Replies

Last reply by Melanie P. | May 5 2024, 18:48

Denver, Colorado

Splitting a SFH with an in-law suite into two rentals

1

Aubrey Ford | May 5 2024, 13:59 | General Landlording & Rental Properties

1 Vote 2 Replies

Last reply by Melanie P. | May 5 2024, 17:54

Atlanta, Georgia