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If you hang around the real estate investing space for any amount of time, you will hear the term “1031 Exchange.” You’ll likely be curious why this strategy creates so much excitement, so that is what we’ll walk thr...
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Howdy BP! We are looking to diversify a bit and not solely rely on the major OTA's for bookings(Airbnb, vrbo, etc). We currently utilize Hostaway PMS and have built a direct booking site through that platform, but h...
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What kind of welcome gift do you leave for guests?We're trying to think of a custom gift that fits our retro vibe. You can see the rental below to get an idea. Any other suggestions?https://codylodgingcompany.com...
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Hello! My wife and I are new to the REI scene and actively looking to make connections, deals and grow our portfolio. We just recently bought a duplex and am owner occupying. The tenant side was already rented out and...
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Hello,Long time lurker, first time poster here on BiggerPockets. I have been following the site and listening to the podcasts religiously for about a year now. I currently have one investment property in California, w...
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Ok, here’s what I’m askingIf you are an active real estate investor, how many properties do you do at least a cursory look at for each property you make an offer on? How many offers for each completed deal?If you are...
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Hi,
I am an avid reader so I have read most of the 'normal' RE books (rich dad poor dad, think and grow rich, millionaire next door, finish rich etc.) I am currently reading Trump strategies for Real estate by Georg...
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Hi everyone,
I really should know the answer to this. The obvious answer is to sue when someone has committed fraud. Unfortunately, that is an expensive time-consuming process. And when the company you're suing has ...