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I'm about to close on a property that will be my first vacation rental, so I'm starting from scratch. I'd really appreciate some advice about how to get started when I get the keys. One of the first things I think I s...
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Hi everyone, I’m just getting started on my real estate journey and have spent the past few months learning through podcasts, BiggerPockets resources, and The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop. I keep hearing fr...
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I'm in a situation I haven't experienced before and looking for some input.My father owns 5 undeveloped acres on Long Beach Washington. He was originally looking to sell it but I approached him with the idea of dropp...
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LinkedIn, Facebook, etc? Pros and cons?
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Hi. Tried to search specifically for this but wasn't having any luck though I think I've ready it in here before. Does anyone use Host Tools? I started a free demo yesterday. It seems like it "should be" good with...
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Hi,I was wondering if anyone buys property in HOAs and if you do, is there a certain threshold HOA annual fee amount that is ok before it becomes something that you "notice"? For example, i have a home where the HOA a...
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Looking for any insight into purchasing 100 year old houses as rentals. I imagine it would not be that much of an issue if everything has been updated/renovated, but is that not so simple in identifying the underlying...
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Hello all,I have recently become a landlord and was approached by one of the tenants who was asking whether it would be feasible to pay rent through venmo as they had done previously. My question is if I were to colle...
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Hi All! I'm an analyzing an REO in a neighborhood in my area and I have a question regarding square footage and calculating ARV. The comps are really small in square footage in comparison to my subject property so I'm...
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Hi everyone, I purchased a 2 family in Malden and going to work on renovations. Will be buying new floors, drywall, cabinets, etc. Does anyone know where or how to get bulk pricing for as an owner-builder? I'm looking...