Melanie Stephens
Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned: Short-Term Rentals
Hey everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write the “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine.
I am looking for BP Member stories for an upcoming column on Biggest Mistakes ma...
Bryan Tasumi
Do most properties you buy cash flow positive?
Do most properties you buy cash flow positive? What percentage of properties that you purchase will cash flow positive when rented out? 95%, 90%, 80% or less? What is the risk of buying a property that does not cash f...
Wes S.
Do investors negatively distort the market?
Hi BP,Do investors, purchasing a property with the sole expectation of renting it out, make it harder for owner-occupants to find affordable housing?This is the question that came up from a family member. He lives in...
Jeremy Thomas
Self management property tools
Looking to start renting out my current home this summer as a long term rental when my new build is finished. I really want to self-manage to learn the most about process. I would also love to expand next year to more...
Maurice Davis
My tentant's father just called me to tell me his son is missing and he wants to break the lease?
My tentant's rent was due on September 1st and have not received it. I tried to reach through text and left a message on his cell phone with no response. His father just called today asking me if he had seen his son...
Derek Fike
Honest Discussion on STRs
Hey Everyone,I know that there has been quite a bit of conflict as to whether an STR can be profitable or not, so I figured that coming to this community for perspective would be best. I keep hearing that STRs are dea...
Tyler D.
I just want to beat the stock market as passively as possible
Does anyone have any experience/ success with this strategy?
I started researching REI a couple of years ago, and have dedicated a massive amount of time to learning and searching for properties. I want to expand my ...
Lissette Deleon
Rentals in not the best areas?
Hello BP Community,I am currently looking at properties for my first rental. I see that there are properties that are located in the not so good areas. Does anyone own rental properties in areas that are not necessari...
David Trujillo
Investing in my neighborhood
Hi BP investors.My 3 properties are in Denver Colorado. What strategies are taken when your backyard isn't investable anymore. Does anyone start looking in other cities and if so, what do you usually look for when inv...
Account Closed
Late payers, regulars, slow rolling every month
Earlier this year we took management of our properties back, so we are now self owned and operated. We have found that many tenants do not take the late fees or notices seriously, many want a payment arrangement each ...