![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/970438/small_1621506529-avatar-priscillas11.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2024 | 10 replies
Any experience in the DMV market or just with scaling in general?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2120956/small_1695180895-avatar-jpl26.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2024 | 7 replies
Lacking the capital and building experience to develop it ourselves, we want to offer the backyard as a "Developer Special" on the MLS.We’d rather not risk demolishing our home at the front of the lot.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1705207/small_1715015745-avatar-gregoryg121.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 May 2024 | 33 replies
Phoenix area has a lot of golf courses, so they can experience humidity from the watering of those courses, and depending on where you are, it may smell like grass soup on a hot day (golfers' paradise).
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1184160/small_1629401967-avatar-philipc46.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2024 | 18 replies
If you don't have a lot of experience cold calling or managing a team, I would recommend using one of the companies that already have a training program, they will hire and manage the VA's for you for a small per hour fee, well worth it.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3006208/small_1715048559-avatar-aichil.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2024 | 4 replies
This community has been really helpful in helping me get started to see references and experience from everyone, so thank you all for sharing knowledge!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1076535/small_1621508497-avatar-daattali.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
7 May 2024 | 19 replies
All I can speak to is the past two years working with Michelle, Michael and their team and over that time I have had nothing but a great experience.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3017800/small_1715215748-avatar-allisonl76.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2024 | 8 replies
They told us it's for their banker but not sure as I havent had experience before selling, this is our first family property to sell so I just am wondering.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3015732/small_1715043248-avatar-danield877.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2024 | 15 replies
Courses are great if you are looking for high-level "paper experience," but the best way to learn is to jump right in.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2487949/small_1662325910-avatar-stevenp360.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2024 | 2 replies
I'm currently a buy and hold investor (utilizing various househacks), but I'm hoping to get into the STR space end of this year/early next year.In terms of your financing options, here are some things that come to mind (albeit may or may not apply to your situation):- Utilize second-home loan option (10% downpayment) if the property qualifies- Utilize a small local bank to see what loan options they may offer (perhaps some may have experience lending on STR?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1889355/small_1694625221-avatar-davidm1722.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2024 | 4 replies
A quick google search gave me a few options but I figured someone in the BP community may have the insight or experience in this lane.