![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/275492/small_1621440750-avatar-brentp4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
As the title says I am wondering how to compete with all the cash buyers in my area. One of which owns over 90% of the apartment buildings as well as almost all commercial buildings in town. He also frequents the ci...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/37034/small_1621370217-avatar-dkonipol.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The reason I don’t invest in or use my rentals as STR anymore is that if I pay a property manager 30-35% then my return is the same as a LTR so since I won’t self manage I might as well just invest in LTR.
Has anyone...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1744605/small_1688023280-avatar-nicholasa158.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Is the increased revenue, demand, and occupancy for an Airbnb worth the ware and tare that accompanies pets?ie.. dirty paws from walking outside on the floor and room rugs. Dog jumps on couch with dirt..Are the dogs s...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1132121/small_1695079596-avatar-shaneh75.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I understand the math behind it, so I'm seeking opinions more than anything. I the general consensus in real estate investing is to leverage yourself into greater wealth. While I understand that, I would say it's defi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/268930/small_1621437834-avatar-thomasl4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Greetings BP colleagues!Being a new BP member I thought I would seek some INPUT/ADVICE from other members on a recent purchase I did....wish I was a member sooner to ask before I closed.So I just closed on property (6...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/180293/small_1621422677-avatar-jlh.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
read an interesting article in business journal while I was at title company waiting to sell a prop.rush for permits in PDX last half of 2016 to beat the Inclusionary zoning rules.. IE 20 % or so of any new apartments...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/289496/small_1684331457-avatar-kirag.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Most people I work with are not ashamed of the fact that they love to make money. I am so grateful that I am at the point in my life where I don't have to work with people I don't like. The people who invest with us a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/287344/small_1621441751-avatar-dylan5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I live in a really small area right now, but I'm surrounded by 2 bigger cities which are Milwaukee and Madison. I'm having a really hard time figuring out where to invest! I want to start out flipping. Everything incl...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1342704/small_1695074003-avatar-michaeld774.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm new to BP and learning about real estate investing. I've been trying to read and watch BP videos when I have the opportunity. I've been casually lurking these forums too. At this point, I haven't totally commit...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/177452/small_1621422182-avatar-lakshayg.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello,May I get some suggestions regarding which book I should thoroughly pick up and read and understand first? I plan to read both of them as I have already purchased them both but unsure which one to read first.Fir...