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Now that I have Airbnb and VRBO traction on multiple vacation properties I would like to explore creating a direct booking website for family, friends, and repeat guests to book without all the platform fees.What are ...
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Before the late 1970s there were no real estate gurus, no real estate investment courses, no house flipping TV programs, no real estate get rich books, no real estate investment clubs, and what experience the general ...
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Hey BP,I'd love to hear others thoughts on buying a turnkey rental property for a first time investment. Also, any suggestions on content to research as well as suggested providers to potentially work with. As always ...
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Hey guys! In a situation and wanted to throw it out there just in case anyone has some input for me!
In July, I purchased my first investment property. Listed on the MLS as a triplex.
2,000 sq ft
Main house: 2/1
C...
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Hey all - Looking for feedback and "must-haves" for those in the short-term rental game. I am looking to acquire primarily single-family properties as well as provide more value and insights to investors seeking the s...
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Hi - what are everyone's thoughts on getting an llc on rental properties? I have heard a lot of conflicting advice on getting one. I have heard some recommend it, other's say the liability insurance should cover it, a...
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I have started marketing to some private investors the idea of giving equity position in a deal, in exchange for down payment funding. I tried unsuccessfully to find some advise on PB Forums to help me determine how m...
we started negotiating 5k more than listing price (LP) and with number swinging agreed to buy the house with 30k more than listing price. We went in contract with 10 days of appraisal contingency. First two days wer...
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Lets say I bought a house for 200k with 20% down so 40K into the property and a year later I decided to refinance to get better rates for more cash flow but the property went up to 250k would I now have to put up an a...
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My new Airbnb is located in a town that allows the use of golf carts on the roads. I was thinking about getting one as an amenity that I could charge extra for. Has anyone ever done anything like this? Pros/Cons? Insu...