Joe Arida
Detailed Experience Story: First House Hack
Hello to everyone!On October 31st I closed on my first Duplex. It is in Fitchburg, WI. This is my detailed recollection of the buying process. For anyone who reads the whole thing I truly hope it helps you and please ...
Jennie Berger
So, You Wanna Be A Wholesaler?
WHOLESALERS, EVER WONDER WHY IT’S SO HARD TO CONNECT WITH INVESTORS AND CASH BUYERS TO ACTUALLY CLOSE A DEAL? YOU MIGHT THINK WE ALL SUCK, AND NO DOUBT, SOME DO. BUT FOR THOSE OF US WHO ARE NICE PEOPLE AND GENUINELY W...
Navi Veski
Diary of a First Time Flip
This thread is going to be an account of a real estate rookie looking to find, fund and rehab a residential property in the MD/DC/VA area. In this case, my first property is likely to be one that's been referred to m...
Price Peeler
New Investor: Family Home Acquisition and Rental Strategy
_Hello everyone. I am new to biggerpockets.com and looking to learn and make some investment decisions. There are a few strategies I have been researching, I would like to share my thoughts and receive feedback. I hav...
Michael Wentzel
Akron vs Canton vs Massillon
We have a portfolio of properties in Colorado and we're looking to start buying properties in a second market in Ohio. My wife and I are both from Ohio, so we often end up back there for visits. We like the possibilit...
Jeffrey Page
First STR Listing; Looking For Feedback
Hey Everyone,I listed my first short term rental in beginning of this month. I’ve had one guest so far. I’m excited to get started and host more guests! All feedback (good, bad, or indifferent) is welcome and apprecia...
J. Martin
Success Story: 50 Completed AirB&B Hosts: Great Return, Operating from Different Country, Time Spent, PITA, Lessons Learned, & Shout-Outs!
I’m netting 2-3 times what I normally would be renting this unit for w/o Airbnb! And running it like I’m out of the country! Sweet! :) But had some challenges and failures along the way. And some shout-outs to those w...
Joshua Post
New to REI. Nervous, should I get training?
Hi, friends!
I'm brand new to the world of REI (and to this forum), and just wanted to connect with other like-minded individuals, and hopefully get your advice. I don't yet have any experience, but I'm feverishly tr...
Gary Alford
Do you prefer to buy Turn key properties or distressed and do everything yourself?
Hey BP, I was just curious what was everyone take on buying rental properties. Do you or would you buy turn-key properties? Why or why not? What do you consider turn key (i.e. already renovated and rented or just reno...
Andy Acosta
cash on cash return for Airbnb’s
Hey BP! So we’ve heard it said depending on location and a few other variables that the typical “rule of thumb” for our cash on cash ROI on a rental property we should try to shoot for is anywhere from 8%-12%. (The “b...