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Hello,I was just cleared to close my first STR in Deep Creek Lake, MD. The closing is on Monday. Woo hoo! The property is turn key from a previous investor. So, I’m ready to hit the ground running with majority of the...
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We have a new STR coming to market. What can we do in the first month or two to help optimize our ranking with the algorithm in booking platforms? It is coming to market in our off season, should we wait closer to o...
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Investing in syndications is a great option for those of us who like our free time. Let's discuss the state of syndication investments and syndicators in general. I have invested in it several asset classes to include...
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Due to high capital requirements, high management costs, and (nominally) "low annual yield" (unadjusted for systematic risk), Ranch Investor seeks to democratize passive ranchland-investing through tech-enabled syndic...
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BP Community,
New poster but long time investor here. Looking for some advice from the collective Bigger Pockets Community. Please leave comments as this will be a factor into the future way ahead (your feedback wi...
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This is something I frequently see when reviewing opportunities:Travel and inspection costs / Asset due diligence $200K $300K etc.Now, if the entity is purchasing 1 or 2 assets, how much does t...
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Hello all! I just joined the forum and posted my introduction! I'll keep my back story short since I posted it in my profile and on my introduction. Anyways, I have been very interested in real estate investing and pe...
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I thought it would be fun to start a thread where we can share our craziest fix-and-flip stories, biggest "oops" moments, and the golden nuggets of wisdom we've picked up along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro o...
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Hey all! I'm new to this topic, though not at all new to BP; you'll usually find me over on the vacation rental forums. However, I'm looking to begin to diversifying into a more passive asset class, so I intend to b...
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Okay, I am hoping one or two of you may have found yourselves in my position at one time in the past and may be able to offer some direction/ advise.
A little background... In real life I am a Printed Circuit Designe...