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I'm new to real estate. My rookie brain would like to pick 3-5 areas to purchase STRs that compliment each other so that one area is cash flowing when the other is not. Like a summer beach house and a winter cabin. Is...
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Who here is working the short-term rental market in Chicago? I am a Chicago native, working in development for the last six years. I’d like to expand my investment portfolio into STRS, but it’s been challenging to get...
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What are some of the struggles you are currently dealing with and have dealt with in the past? And what have you done and what are you doing to over come those struggles? Let's helps each other avoid and over come iss...
I haven't found much information online about rental properties that didn't cash flow and still are successes. I'm reaching out for your opinion because most of the "non cash flow" opinions by other investors are that...
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Does anyone own or has thought about owning STRs in Costa Rica beach towns? I'm sure covid had a huge impact on 2020 revenue but seems like it could be viable.
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I'm currently in my mid-20s, and I'm trying to set a course for my future to stick on. I've long held an interest in real estate investing, but I'm unsure if it really fairs as comparably as many seem to suggest as my...
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BiggerPockets! I work at BP and I'm working on building a landing page for Texas and the cities of McAllen and Houston. Would anyone be willing to share why you choose to invest in the city or the state in general? Wh...
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Hey guys,
I was planning to attempt targeted door-knocking as my initial strategy, and I think I get what to do when the conversation gets going (find out what their situation is, listen listen listen, talk a...
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I’ve been real estate investing for over 15years, acquiring a large nest egg of net worth. The problem is we aren’t getting much cash flow from the portfolio for a variety of reasons and our rentals, flips, and short ...
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I bought a performing note which has been plugging along with prompt payments. However, I could use a chunk of cash more than monthly payments right now. Rather than sell the note, would it be unethical or illegal to...