As we approach a seasonally slower period for investors and real estate professionals, I thought I'd share some insight into the Oregon Coast Vacation Rental Market; permitting, performance and what to look out for in...

AB-1482, also known as the California state wide rent control bill, will be discussed by the senate appropriations committee next week. If it becomes law, it will not only limit the rent increase, but also be much har...

Hi everyone! I've been reading a lot on the forums since discovering BiggerPockets from their lending book.  I read the book, but it didn't really cover this question. I have someone who wants to borrower money for a ...

Hello everybody, just wanted to say hi and thank all of you who contribute to this amazing nest of information. I found this website while looking to answer a few questions, and now that they have been answered I have...

My husband and I bought his grandmother’s house last year and have fixed it up. We decided to use it as a vacation rental to offset the costs of owning and maintaining it. Our fIrst guests since the remodel are stayin...

Dear fellow investors,I am in the process of deciding whether to get into a big (at least big for me) deal within the next month or 2. This project will run in the 3 million range. The plan is a typical BRRRR, that is...

Hey everyone!This may be a question that has been asked many a time, but I'd like to customize it and ask it in a way that reflects my situation. So I've been interested in real estate investing for years, and I decid...

I am heading out on a 4 day trip to 3 different cities to look at investment options. What type of documenatation do I need to prove this for write off purposes? Do I need to meet with someone In every city?

I'm a Realtor just south of Boston and have a client who has identified a 3 pled that looks attractive.  He will not owner occupy so lenders are requiring 20% down.  He has 5% and is looking for alternative financing....

A little bit about my past investing. I currently have several properties that need pretty substantial rehabbing (full kitchen/bath remodels, added a 3rd BR/Bath to 1 property). I did all of the work except electric a...