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Thanh Lu For owners, self management vs hiring a vacation rental company?
31 January 2025 | 19 replies
When I got into the STR space in 2015, I needed my daughter to be available on a full ti e basis as PM.  
Bruce D. Kowal 🏠 vs 📈 - A Fresh Look at Real Estate and Dividend Stocks
28 January 2025 | 0 replies
.🌟 Pro Tip: Next time someone questions your real estate investments, ask them if they'd turn down an opportunity to buy shares in a company that:Pays monthly dividendsLets other people pay off their investmentOffers significant tax advantagesCan be improved to increase returnsCan be bought with 80% financingBecause that's exactly what you're doing with real estate!
Matt Schreiber North Myrtle Beach STR
5 February 2025 | 9 replies
Additionally, I'm banking on a future opportunity to refinance.After less than a year, here are a few tips from what I’ve learned:*Hire a local STR expert real estate agent to guide your investment location.
Julie Muse Fast Flip Success on Abbeywood Dr, Decatur, GA!
5 February 2025 | 0 replies
The quick turnaround and minimal investment made this an excellent deal, proving that not every flip requires a full rehab to be profitable.
Marcos De la Cruz Anyone have experience with Section 8?
19 February 2025 | 32 replies
Some general pros v cons - I'm sure other people will provide other insights as wellPros: -Above market rents- Monthly rent payment on time that you don't have to worry about or chase anyone down for (if full pay)- No shortage of tenants depending on your standards - Tenants are incentivized to not trash/destroy the unit, otherwise they'll lose their voucher (Yearly inspections made by local S8 inspectors to keep everyone honest- Rental payouts are normally adjusted 1-2 times a year to keep up with market rentsCons:- May take a little while to get onboarded - dealing with local govt can always take longer than expected   - Generally won't have a super high credit score (to be expected given it's the govt paying for rent)- Each unit will need to be inspected and meet a certain living standard in order to be approved for fundingYou'll want to make sure you work with a property manager who has extensive experience in working with S8. 
Jessica Privitera Health to Wealth: My Transition from Stethoscopes to Real Estate Investing
21 February 2025 | 12 replies
After three years of managing all businesses and properties, we built up our capital and transitioned into full-time investment in Multi-Family Commercial Units.Since then, we moved to Nashville, TN, got engaged, and have two beautiful fur babies.
Brandon Wallace I’m new to Airbnb and looking for any advice
21 February 2025 | 12 replies
And you're having them  wash sheets and towels and make up beds, which normal cleaners don't do for someone living in their house full time. 
Ella Spann Finishing our degrees?
1 February 2025 | 0 replies
He can spend the next few years-ish getting a finance degree through an online school while working part time, but he just got offered a full time position helping with sales for a local wholesale real estate company. 
Khalaf Spencer Hello, I'm new to Bigger Pockets
21 January 2025 | 12 replies
But is there a requirement that you need to full fill before making your first post?
Lina Truong Please help me get started for mid-term rental investments
9 February 2025 | 33 replies
And partner with people you trust & have done it here in Kyle before - by far the most important tip I can give.