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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
In my experience Vrbo has buried Airbnb.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
It's now almost impossible to get a mortgage with a FICO score under 560-580 range.Overall, the housing market has higher average FICO scores and more equity than the 2008-2010 period.This makes it much less likely we'll experience another Great Recession, but there are no guarantees.
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5 February 2025 | 3 replies
Best of luck with everything it seems you have the experience and workmanship needed to be successful!
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9 February 2025 | 12 replies
Keep in mind, such an appraisal may not be able to be used by your lender, but perhaps you can request an appraiser with investment property experience (wherever they may be).
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
How to Start Investing in Real Estate in 2025 (ZERO Experience)Good luck, Tyler!
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10 February 2025 | 2 replies
Critical Questions to Ask a GC To ensure you hire the right GC and avoid delays or cost overruns, ask: • Experience & Licensing: • Are you licensed and insured?
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10 February 2025 | 7 replies
I’m getting re-acquainted with the BP community after purchasing my first house hack in the Pittsburgh area, and would love to make some connections with other like-minded young professionals and investors in the area.And if there’s anyone out there who’s just getting started and looking to make the jump to buy their first property, I’d love to offer up advice, share my network of contractors in the area, and answer any questions that I can from my experience over the last 6 months!
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23 January 2025 | 8 replies
It depends on the experience they've had.
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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
At this time the primary goal is passive income and then scale within 5 years as I gain more experience and network.
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
I have referred my CPA to several others and everyone has had a positive experience.