![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2016961/small_1623775781-avatar-ricardog90.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
9 January 2025 | 46 replies
Hi Hanon, For what it's worth we've taken great steps to give our clients a better experience going forward.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3164258/small_1735934830-avatar-melk26.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 January 2025 | 9 replies
I guess I can keep it as a STR and push my way through, it would just be nice if it was something that worked for someone right now and helped me take a step back for a bit, and go back to STR when I have more ability to keep up with it!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3134848/small_1729017048-avatar-dennisb236.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 December 2024 | 6 replies
Fractional Ownership: Small Steps, Big ImpactNew platforms now enable fractional ownership of high-end properties.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3158632/small_1734538725-avatar-chrisk757.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 December 2024 | 20 replies
STEP 1: Go to the top of this page BUILD YOUR INVESTING TEAMSTEP 2: Click on AGENTS (for your deal finder)STEP 3: Click on LENDERS (for your lenderSTEP 4: Click on PROPERTY MANAGERS (for your property manager)STEP 5: Ask those property managers & agents for contractorsBOOM.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2643134/small_1711896715-avatar-davidc1932.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 January 2025 | 9 replies
Besides registering with the city, are there any other steps required to setup as a STR/Airbnb host in Alexandria?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3161903/small_1736611798-avatar-lamier.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 January 2025 | 23 replies
First off, thank you for your service, and congrats on taking steps toward building long-term wealth—it sounds like you’re already thinking strategically.Using your VA loan to buy a duplex, live in one side, and rent out the other is a solid starting point.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3153778/small_1734016868-avatar-timothyf114.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
1 January 2025 | 26 replies
I would say it's more of a scam to offer a seller <70% on a property that needs $5k in material repairs and flip it for 125% without stepping foot in the property.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2308171/small_1737073916-avatar-jonathang468.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 December 2024 | 5 replies
So, coming in to the real estate field with no capital it seems like a good first step to get my feet wet and get a better understanding of real estate investing as a whole.Since I will be on the buying side of the deal, obviously negotiating will be a big part of my job.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2655600/small_1736198768-avatar-keirah3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 January 2025 | 31 replies
If an employee calls out sick or quits unexpectedly, you will have to step in to handle the day to day of your business.The amount of work required from you as the owner will depend largely on what services your mat offers.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2877453/small_1701699154-avatar-matthewb1254.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 December 2024 | 1 reply
Does anyone have advice on where to start, what resources to look into, or steps I can take to get into something like this?