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Here is a bit of background: A friend of mine and I have teamed up and are diving into real estate. Neither of us have any substantial cash on hand but we both have good jobs and good credit. We’ve teamed up because...
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I've researched attempting to locate data. So far, it's all predictive analysis. I want to hear from the actual STR operators, how has your business been impacted since March 2022 when the market shifted until now? In...
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Girlfriend and I might be moving to Tulsa from DC and have been doing a ton of research into the city recently. We are both shocked at how nice Tulsa seems. Looks like a lot of things are happening and the city is tre...
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Saw this post as the article discusses a lot of things to think about with the future of Airbnb.This just someone ranting, or making good points ? Curious if people have a positive or negative feeling about Airbnb as ...
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My traditional rental portfolio has grown nicely over the past few years and I am looking to purchase a short term rental in a vacation destination. The market I purchase in is less important to me than finding a mana...
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Had applicants today that are moving due to bed bugs in their home. I'm in the hospitality industry for my "real job" so I'm well aware of bed bugs.What I'm not aware of is if I can decline the application based on th...
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I have done research and i have a better understanding but i am still a little stuck. I am unsure if i can get a loan with little to no money out of pocket, and how to calculate how much everything will cost. Also how...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!My name is Christian Abel, and I am in Mobile, AL. I am a services technician for Schneider Electric (Square D Services), and formerly a Navy Nuclear Electrician Submariner. I do testing and commi...
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Hello BP community,
I'm new to investing and also new to BP. My interest in STRs was sparked by reading several posts here and the book "Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth." I've also listened to a few episodes of t...
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I have a question for my fellow STR specialists. First thought a story! :-)I recently traveled to Omaha NE and found out the Airbnb I was staying at was clearing $50K/ year!!! (It was a SFH with 4beds and 2 baths). I ...