This is why you don't see a bunch of national chains near main street- numbers made sense compared to other regional destinations (Gulf Shores, Smokey Mountains, Galveston, ect.)

I am happy to provide insight as I work extensively with foreign national investors in the US.

While R/E investing is about the same nationally the laws are different in each and every state.

The National Association of Realtors just named it one of the top 10 best markets of 2025.

Nation wide we are still a long way behind on numbers of homes needed. 

@Toby FellowsYou are correct, you need to ‘hang’ your license under a broker in order to practice real estate, and most brokerages require you to become a member of the National Association of Realtors as well.While you are preparing and taking your courses, contact several brokers and interview them to find out who might be a good fit.

This can range from local real estate clubs all the way up to multifamily specific events such as the National Multi Housing Council’s annual meeting.

Views, location to attractions and layout of property can make or break you in a good location or not so great location.Some of my best STR’s are not my million dollar national park homes…. 

We are all confused about what role a private lender plays, so here is a quick and dirty explanation.Unlike prime lenders (ex. big national and regional banks like Chase) that underwrite both the borrower's ability to repay the loan and the collateral (ex. real estate), private lenders make lending decisions based on the collateral. 

As many already know in the BP community, Chris and his team at REI Nation have set the standard for how to build passive income portfolios through rental properties for nearly two decades.