Jerry Quintiliano
Mortgage rates increasing next week???
OK, so I know people talk about this all the time and everyone has their own opinions, but two separate individuals that I highly respect in the real estate field told me that mortgage rates are going up by the end of...
Terry McAllister
Attempting my first deal, interest rate question
Hey everyone, I had a quick question. Long story short, I am in the process of purchasing my first single family rental house and I just went through the pre-approval process. I used a local and reputable lender, and ...
Steve Keisling
Optimizing STR Bookings
Hi, everyone! My wife and I have a STR in downtown Wilmington and we're looking to increase weekday bookings - besides just lowering prices on the weekdays. I have already done that and am curious if anyone has implem...
Dale Bertrand
Review my AirBNB listing (thanks in advance!)
Please review my listing!
We rent a four-bedroom house in Harwich, MA, as an STR. The house is on Cape Cod, a beach community that is wildly popular in July/August. We are always fully booked for around $600 per nigh...
Seth Heitzmann
We are homeless
Hello all,Like many other new members I have filled my free time with lurking on the forums, reading all the suggested reading material and listening to the BP podcasts. At this point I feel I have the knowledge and c...
Michael Temple
Analysis vs. Offer Strategy
I want to collect some input from other investors on the best way to handle the strategy of analysis vs. offers. Here is what I mean. Every single day I get leads sent to my email from my Realtor, Zillow, and Trulia. ...
Cliff Orphe
How much should an investor pay agent to sell flip properties
I am an investor and flip houses, I know the margin on deals aren’t always the greatest. How much should an investor who is bringing an agent repeat business pay to sell there properties?
Shaun Burgess
Conventional mortgage needed for property in Michigan
Hello all,My wife and I are about to buy our first investment property! We've made a few calls to mortgage companies but want to add a few more to the list. If you have any recommendations please let me know.
Anna Mommsen
Is it beneficial to create a website for a vacation rental?
We are in the process of purchasing a property that is currently used as a vacation rental and listed on VRBO and Flipkey. The sellers have done well just listing the house on these sites. However, because I cannot as...
Allyssa McCleery
shopping around for insurance
Hello everyone,I am wondering what other landlords are doing to make sure their insurance rates are competitive. When I bought my first property I accepted the first company that would insure my property and then stuc...