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I’m consistently asked if I am a “private” landlord, or whether or not I own the property. While I never volunteer the information, I don’t lie when asked. Why is it important to tenants to know if I own the place or ...
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The lack or inattentiveness of safety in short-term rentals is appalling!! Over the weekend 3 people died at a STR in Outer Banks due to a house fire, and it seems like every couple of months we hear of more people dy...
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hello!
I’m working or attempting to work with a contractor who wants $1000 deposit before he’ll give me a breakdown of the renovation. I gave him a list of updates and he quoted me 60-75k. I asked for a breakdown so ...
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Hello BP,
Just finished reading David Greene's Long Distance Real Estate investing book, which got me motivated. I am based out of Connecticut and looking for out of state, buy and hold properties. I have looked...
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I am 24 years old, just graduated, and I recently settled in personal injury lawsuit and will be walking away with around $20,000 in my pocket. I currently have $10,000 on a lease on a car. The lease is still going f...
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https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/11/manhattans-empty-apartments-new-leases-plunge-62percent-in-may.html
“The supply of available rental units continues to accumulate,” UrbanDigs said in its report, which looked at all ...
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I'm interested in hearing what new wholesalers, or those that are thinking about entering this business, are most concerned with, or struggle with the most. Some suggestions below...
1. marketing - finding motivated...
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Hello BP! I am interested in fix and flipping properties in the midwest- Cleveland, Saint Louis, Columbus and Indianapolis. I've been researching markets for months, and I have created this pipeline of great wholesale...