Tannia Castro
New to Rental Property Investing
16 January 2025 | 9 replies
Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.
Thanh Lu
How to screen guests who book directly instead of Airbnb, VRBO, etc
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
For payments, tools like Stripe, PayPal, or booking software like OwnerRez work well.Happy to connect if you’d like to chat more or need additional tips!
Alan Asriants
Taking on a major construction project in 2025 - What are some common hurdles?
30 December 2024 | 10 replies
Nothing worse than walking up the front of the house and having a broken up concrete walkway.
Vanessa Lule
Negotiation Tips for Airbnb Arbitrage + How do I Present My business Plan?
30 December 2024 | 7 replies
Hi all,I’m in talks with a landlord about leasing a property for $3,600/month, but that’s above my budget. I plan to negotiate the rent and I want to present my proposal to show how I’ll manage the property responsibl...
Sara Holt
First timer getting creative??
12 January 2025 | 1 reply
Has anyone done something like this before and has insight/tips/advice?
Bruce D. Kowal
The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Assuming:40 hours: W2 job56 hours: Sleep21 hours: Basic daily tasks= 51 hours potential REI time💡 Pro Tip: It's not about finding time; it's about allocating the time you have strategically.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.
Bridget Huston
Let me introduce myself!
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Bridget HustonWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.
Shelly Moses
Happy Tuesday, Bigger Pockets Community!!
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Specifically, I’d appreciate:•Wholesale contracts: Recommendations for templates or tips on using contracts effectively with sellers and buyers.
Qais Attarwala
Advice on furnishings and suppliers for Hyatt Park, Columbia multifamily rental
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
I intend to rent out the units by room to college students (does it sound like this would work in this area and what are some general tips/things I should look out for?).
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Feel free to ask if you’d like more tips on what to look for in a PM.