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22 January 2025 | 56 replies
This instant gratification world kills America at its yet keeps it going.
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29 January 2025 | 27 replies
Hello everyone, we know this post is a few months old now, however we are interested in the Ocala, FL market as well, primarily looking at LTR SFHs in the Silver Spring Shores, Heath Brook, or Marion Oaks neighborhoods.
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8 February 2025 | 3 replies
Old lists which are on the mentioned platforms practically guarantees saturation and others already having reached out and made offers/solutions because all your competitors are getting the same leads and at the same time.
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
My name is Andrew Grove, I am using my dad's Bigger Pockets account to reach out for help and advice. I am currently going to community college as well as in the process of getting my real estate license. I am also re...
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12 February 2025 | 17 replies
Best Value adds are:Updated kitchen, updated bathrooms, cosmetic remodels.Additional bathrooms - finished basement spaces, in unit washer dryer, central air, additions/alterations.All of those are useless though if your roof is 30 years old, your mechanicals are from pre 1950's, and your home is in dire need to be renovated "behind the walls"Otherwise the above will increase your value but you will be left with Lipstick on a Pig
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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
It is also worth noting that property management is often closer to 30% of gross rent for a short-term rental due to the much more intensive hands-on management compared to a typical 10% for long-term and as such, I agree with recommendations above that medium term rentals may provide the best of both worlds if you are able to tailor proximity to a local need, e.g. hospitals and travel nurses.Again, happy to relay my personal experiences in the area if you're interested.Best of luck,Patrick
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27 January 2025 | 2 replies
Las Vegas attracts investors from all over the world for good reason so I think you are on the right track starting here before expanding.
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28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Hey everyone,I’ve been diving into the world of distressed properties and foreclosures but have been focusing on doing it all remotely.
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12 February 2025 | 15 replies
He told me they don't care if the houses make money, only that they more or less hold their principal because what we think of here in the US as volatility is laughable to most of the rest of the world.
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13 February 2025 | 4 replies
Kissimmee & Downtown Orlando for STRs – Market Overview•Kissimmee is one of the most popular STR markets in Florida due to its proximity to Disney World and other major attractions.