I live in Tampa, which is a red hot market for buy and hold investors buying foreclosures for cheap and then renting them out.  The problem is that because of this dynamic, finding comps to calculate ARV for flips has...

Economic Update
(Monday, October 19, 2020)
At its core, real estate is a people business, and being kind to people is a business approach that never goes wrong. Being kind builds a positive image. It earns trust...

Economic Update
(Monday, April 26, 2021)
While the nation was focused on a Minneapolis courtroom last week, there was also history emanating from a Los Angeles courtroom. A federal judge overseeing a sprawling la...

I know that jobs, population growth of high income demographics, permit & land restriction, warmer weather with a good lifestyle, all have an influence in faster capital appreciation in real estate. What about Asi...

Over the years my preference in flooring has changed a lot. I started out with carpet, then moved to refinished hardwoods in older homes, then I started exclusively using Allure Vinyl Planks (glue ones). Now I'm not s...

Good evening all,This is for a rental (unless I get a great offer at the end) but there wasn't a spot for asking rehab questions in the landlord forums. Short background: 1600sq ft SFR that should get $900-$1000/mo re...

Hello Bigger Pockets Nation! My name is Nick Pedrolini, I am 23 years old, I grew up in New Hartford, Connecticut and I currently live in West Hartford, Connecticut. I have a full time job as a Project Engineer aspiri...

I usually carry a Leatherman Juice in my bag and up until recently a Victorinox One-Handed Forester in my jean pocket. Well, I was stupid enough to take the knife to the airport and had to ditch it, so I got a Victori...

BP San Diego,Is anyone familiar with the Imperial Beach Market? My wife and I are looking at purchasing a SFH in the IB area to live in for 3-5 years before renting it out. We currently own a MFH in Logan Heights so I...

So I already own a STR in a colorado ski town that does fantastic..I would buy another if I could but I want to take advantage of the 10% second home loan for my next property.The smokies are a popular spot for this i...