First off, Happy New Years!! I’m interested in a career in commercial real estate long term. I’m seeking advice on what resources to utilize and educate myself with while I wait to take the licensing test. I know it’s...

Hi all, My name is Lyle and I am new to BP. I’ve been wanting to get into real estate investing for the last several years. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for investing. I currently live in Sant...

(First Time Home Buyer / House Hacking)
Hello BP Community,
I’m based the Bay Area, Ca & have fix n flip experience in this market. I’m new to the rental side of the RE business & searching for a multi-fami...

Hi everyone, I'm Kim.  I finally decided to stop lurking and to introduce myself.  I'm an engineer by trade currently living and working in Ventura County, CA.  I've been in the area for about four years and have real...

Ok so I got Buildum and I'm not sure about it. Want some honest thoughts. Thinking of swapping to QuickBooks.Keep in mind we are a small time operation an I do a lot of the hands on work my self 🛠️🛠️🛠️. I feel we h...

Hi BP.  I don't post a whole lot but find the BP forums to be very informative so just looking for feedback or advice. Long story short, decided to not renew a 2.5 year tenant that paid the rent,kept pretty much to hi...

Hey Team! Mel here ready to share lessons learned and pivot strategies that saved our Short Term Rental business and made it even better! 
We purchased a 4-plex in 2019 as our second investment property with ou...

Currently reading Brandon Turner’s book on Rental Property Management. Wanting to manage my first rental myself, budgeting in management so that I can outsource it in the future. In regards to book keeping, what are s...

I have a Nest thermostat in my short term rental cabin in North Georgia. I have not put any restrictions on it right now but in my house manual, I ask that the guest turn it to the AWAY setting when they leave and als...

I'm looking to buy my first rental house, from a turnkey provider since I'm a beginner and out of state.  Turnkey providers have prices listed for each property, is it common practice to make an offer below the asking...