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I'm looking to purchase a STR but I'm having a hard time deciding on a location. Is it best to pick the location based on ROI, or is there other important factors that a newbie may overlook? I know some state and loca...
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Hello. I’m looking to buy my first STR. I am looking out if state. How realistic is it to buy/furnish/rent a place without seeing it in person? (ie have realtor FaceTime me/send video’s of property, use a furnishing c...
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This post is specific to the Raleigh area, but the methodology is applicable to many other cities and counties in NC. In the Raleigh area many people, especially from out of state moving into the Raleigh area, post ab...
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Hey Bigger Bockets members!I’m new to investing and was wondering if anyone had advice in researching optimal locations for rental properties. I am looking to start off by house hacking and would like to narrow down a...
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Hello Everyone
I have to install drywall, but there are a lot of wires as you see in the pictures. What can I do to avoid putting the drywall screws in the electrical wires? Can I use nail glue for installing th...
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Hey BP family, my name is Evan Winterhalter. I graduated with an engineering degree from NC State, but my entrepreneurial spirit led me here to Columbus last year. I operate a short term rental business with 26 unit...
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Hi all, I am planning on acquiring my first investment property (non-primary residance). I read the beginner’s guide on the site and planning on a simpler strategy for my first property:
-Goal: Cash flow
-Type: Si...
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Hello Everyone, I have started looking for multi family investment properties in Dayton Ohio area. Wanted to start this thread to learn from fellow OOS investor. Whats your best advice for someone who is just getting ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets members,
I am new to real estate and real estate investing and I am really excited and looking forward to learning from and contributing to the Bigger Pockets community.
I am in the process ...