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We are thinking of buying a rental beach house or bay side house in the Galveston / Crystal Beach area. Does anyone have some good information on the recent insurance ratings, building codes or any other news of pert...
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Granted this is just my opinion, but it is based on 28 years of experience (including the '80s collapse of the TX market) and some careful looking.
I've noticed more For Sale signs in Austin and San Antonio lately, i...
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Hi BP community!I joined BP a few months ago and have primarily spent my time listening to podcasts. What a resource! I was building and rehabbing homes in the Boston area 2002-05 and luckily got out before the meltd...
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Hey BP family hope all is well.
My goal is to get a property under contract to either wholesale or partner with someone by the end of the year. If not I’ll at least have moment going into the new year but I am laser...
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Hey BP Community!
I have been investing in STR/Vacation Rentals on or near the beach but am interested in growing my portfolio to include other places I like to visit such as ski resorts, big cities, international sp...
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Hello, my name is Nate -I'm a motion designer and video producer based in Austin, Texas, but I'm about to move to Colorado. I have a great career in tech (which is completely remote) and recently have had a serious i...
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I am looking to invest in STR properties in Bryson City, NC area, I came across a deal and the ROI would be 12.6%. The seller is grossed $69,200 and is asking 549,000. Is 12.6 ROI a decent deal? They seem pretty set o...
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All I hear about is how great STRs are and how in the correct market they can basically be a money making machine. What are some of the cons or risks of owning a STR that a new investor should look out for? Asking any...