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My backgroundI've been investing in SFRs in my local market since the 2009 crash. I started off pretty clueless but ended up with a few successful rental properties. If I got to do it over again, I would have been muc...
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Hey everyone. We currently have 3 long term rentals that have done pretty well for us and for our next purchase, I want to dive into a short term vacation rental. This will be located too far away from me for me to ha...
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There are some new discount property management companies that charge 5-6% (instead of the more typical 9% in Utah or California) and have data showing that they keep vacancy and rents the same as the 9% alternatives....
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Today I own two properties, one is a long-term rental and the other being my primary resident. I am looking to buy a third within the next 6-18 months as a long term rental. I am leaning towards just getting a proper...
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Not looking for specific companies. But just curious, how do you find good wholesalers? Google searches have lead me to several companies I have spoken with, but curious to know how BP members determine if they are a ...
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I'm finally UC on a STR. Been looking for months and really excited about this one.
As I run the numbers, which I am trying to do conservatively, I am seeing that PM companies severely hurt my margins. Obviously the...
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I recently listing at house in Richardson, TX FSBO and got a call from a rep at ListingSpark.comIt sounds very compelling and almost too good to be true. Since I'm out of state, listing FSBO seemed a little intimidat...
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Just getting started with wholesaling. I inspected a lead I got from direct mail the other day and I'm wondering if I went way too low on my offer because I overestimated the rehab cost substantially.The owner was an ...
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Looking to get started in investing. I’m currently working a W2 job as a truck driver I also have small demolition company. I don’t have much capital to get started but, I’m serious, very open minded, hungry and coac...
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We will be in the Pensacola/destin area soon. And were considering investing in a Condo or some kind of vacation rental. Anyone have success, or know anything about this type of rental? We live in Illinois, so we woul...