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Tracy Meyers Long-Term Airbnb Rentals - Guest Scams??
19 June 2021 | 21 replies

Hello BP community,
I recently listed my home on Airbnb looking for a 30 day minimum rental. Seeing as this is an online platform I want to make sure that I don't approve any stays that are from a scam guest.
Has an...

Garrett F Anderson College Students vs. Families: Which is better to rent to?
19 July 2017 | 19 replies

As I am trying to figure out my real estate niche, I keep coming back to the discussion of whether I should rent to (or target) college students or families.  To help me decide I was hoping to list the pros/ cons of e...

Jane S. They want to pay 12 months in advance is it red flag
8 April 2020 | 30 replies

I was impressed with my sales ability when the candidates for renting my property volunteered to pay 12 months in advance.
Then I was scared when my broker said its a BIG red flag cuz they might want to turn the hous...

Joseph Shuster Negative Cashflow - STR
28 October 2024 | 46 replies

I finished a BRRR in the Smokies- now I’m short term renting it out. Losing money but created a ton of equity.
House is amazing and I want to hold long term but hemerging a bunch of cash right now.
What do I do?
...

Adrienne Binder How would you invest $500k to start flipping?
6 October 2021 | 48 replies

I inherited a property that is in the process of being sold. Once the deal closes at the end of the month I am looking at paying off all debt and have the opportunity to continue investing in real estate in the sum of...

Jared Cheney First Out of State Deal: What you wish you knew before buying
12 September 2019 | 28 replies

Hello Bigger Pockets family, long-time podcast listener and forum reader, first-timer poster!Quick back story: I bought my first rental property (1/1 condo) here in my hometown of San Diego 1 year ago. Ever since I le...

Matt Powers Where to start investing in real estate?
6 February 2025 | 42 replies

Hi everyone,
I’m new to real estate investing and looking for guidance on where to start. I currently live in upstate New York but am considering relocating and would love advice on where to move based on strong real...

Dustin Woodley Tricks of the trade... What is yours?
11 January 2020 | 81 replies

One trick we use sometime is take a water hose from the back of a washer machine... I carry one in my trunk (With a plunger). Go to the neighbor and offer them $10 cash to run a hose from their outside faucet to your ...