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Account Closed "How To Decrease Up Front Costs In Your Airbnb Business"
13 May 2019 | 35 replies

After posting about Airbnb arbitrage for a bit I've noticed the same objections again and again about start up costs. In this post I'll explain some of the was one can decrease the start up costs associated with an Ai...

Aaron B. Investing in a Brazilian Favela, a COVID-19 success story
9 September 2020 | 32 replies

I invest in real estate for fun, but it turns out I am pretty good at it. I have stopped investing in the USA and started investing internationally, but everyone single one of my properties performs. Part luck, part e...

Andrey Y. Which of these main Texas RE markets would you invest in?
30 October 2017 | 52 replies

I am speaking primarily from a cash on cash return standpoint.San Antonio, TXDallas - Fort Worth, TXHouston, TXLooking for your personal favorites and pros/cons of each market. I am looking at SFHs and 2-4 units.

CJ M. Gutsiest thing you did starting out in REI?
29 May 2019 | 72 replies

What was the "gutsiest" thing you did to finally take the plunge into REI? For me, I unexpectedly lost my job last year and decided to go all-in by investing over 100% of my savings into my first BRRRR. The purchase w...

Violet Lisa Applicant did not disclose their emotional dog
29 January 2024 | 40 replies

I guess my situation is a little unusual - I have a potential tenant who has filled out applications but did not disclose they have an emotional support dog until we mentioned there will be a pet deposit since there w...

Mindy Jensen What is your biggest challenge in 2017?
24 January 2017 | 132 replies

Hey there, BiggerPocketeers!As we begin 2017, what do you see as your biggest challenges your business faces? If you're a new investor, what challenges are you experiencing in getting your first (or next) deal?

Levi Gale Who does not use the 50% rule?
12 April 2012 | 47 replies

Hello,
Who here does not follow the 50% rule when analyzing/purchasing a property for long term hold? There are a few reasons I can see someone not using it i.e. they are relying on appreciation (not my cup of tea), ...

Jake Carter My Short Sale Experience with WaMu/Ocwen
10 January 2009 | 50 replies

Hi all,
I am in the process of a short sale on my home here in CA. I started keeping a log of what has happened so far and thought it might benefit others if I share what happens. So I googled for a short sale/forecl...

Robert Kough Water leak from meter to house. Does owner or tenant pay?
26 February 2020 | 91 replies

Ok so there was a water leak about 5 feet from the meter outside of the home. The tenant notified me of the leak 27 Jan and it was fixed 3 Feb. I spoke with the water company and the leak began during the billing cy...

Marc Winter Eviction moratorium? How about mortgage moratorium?
26 September 2020 | 80 replies

We are hearing about some municipalities and counties across the country halting evictions because of the Pandemic.  OK, I get that.  Don't like it, but I understand.  So the next question is: will mortgage lenders al...