So while things are still rosy for real estate markets, I am an investor with multiple backup plans, and would love to hear about how investors here are diversifying their investments, or looking to shelter or hedge t...

Ok, so I read and loved Avery Carls “Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth”. What other books does anyone suggest? I am a LTR owner, getting ready to move into the STR game. Would prefer newer books that are still relev...

This is an area where I am in need of feedback and advice. Thanks to@John Underwood I've gotten good tips from  for the wifi thermostat and camera.I see on some listings with leather and some with microfiber. I see bl...

I noticed a few weeks ago that my tenant stopped mowing the lawn, and apparently stopped paying their energy bill, because the local power company came over and took the meter and put a tag on it.  The first of this m...

Okay BP, so I've decided to jump in (actually decided a little bit back.)  And I figured I'd start a live Blog/Forum to document my epic triumph or defeat; though I'm pulling for the former.The History:  My REI journe...

What are you doing to give back to the cities you make money in? I was proud to have a group of 10 local investors I know join early last Saturday morning to paint over graffiti in the East Lake neighborhood (all BP m...

- Permitting. Permitting. Permitting. 
One of the reasons I moved to the Oregon Coast from southern California in 2018 was due to the notable difference in the barrier to investment entry and the non existence of sho...

I have a duplex that is ready for tenants and is being advertised as such by the PM. However its been 3 weeks and not much in terms of foot traffic and applications. How long does it usually take to fill vacant units ...

Hello,We are getting ready our MTR property to be rented for a traveling nurse. We are still in early stages of getting our property ready for rent and I had a question regarding furnishing. I do have a check list (sp...

I was hoping to ask you all a money/real estate question. It has to do with buying a second home (primary residence).

Here’s the scenario: I’m active duty military and currently live overseas. My wife ...