A client (buyer) came to me interested in a listed house in the pre-foreclosure process. The listing agent is not local and doesn't impress me as being able to get a short sale done as there are 4 trust deeds on t...

I love automating my rental business. Here is a short list of what I have automated so far:1) Showing pre-screening: After getting some ideas from other Bigger Pockets users, I automated gathering information from pot...

Hi,We are currently under contract on our first STR in the Smoky Mountains.  We are trying to maximize space and offer the amenities that guests are looking for.  The cabin currently has a game room with a pool table....

I'm looking to get my first STR.  The goal starting off is a place that my family enjoys visiting and renting the rest of the time.  I recognize that when my family visits I'm hurting my profitability, but that would ...

Buyer gave me a low-ball offer.  Then they came up to $95k all cash, saying that's the best they could do.  OK.... Well, I said $99k was the lowest I would go, considering the buyer's agent commission % is really comi...

What are you thankful for Biggerpockets this year?For me I am thankful to BP because...1. I sold 3 houses to 2 BP members this year 2. I acquired a wholesale deal from a BP member netting me $28K profit3. I added 200 ...

My colleague Nick Ikonomou and I share some common beliefs about the traits which are found in virtually every successful person - especially in real estate investing. Nick shared them with his friends, and I am now d...