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Hi Everyone, I continue to dig into the Smokey Mountain region for STR's and am trying to learn more about the local areas before I commit to a visit down there. I would love some feedback from you all. There are a...
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Another interesting Los Angeles RE article. http://www.ladowntownnews.com/news/the-rising-pric...
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Wassup everyone. Just starting out on my real estate journey. Looking to be an investor. Single family, multi family, short term rentals. I live in NYC and willing to start out of state. Tri state or down south.
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In my city there is a historic 70 unit apartment that’s famous for its design and mid century modern architectural style. It’s a solid concrete building but windows are busted out and trees are grown up all around it ...
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Iv've been a lifelong resident of Massachusetts. My wife of 39 years was born and raised in Maine and when she retires in several months, she'd like to move back. Somewhere in mid-coast Maine, most likely between Br...
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As part of any good relationship, communication is key. I wanted to share with everyone the information I provide and also like to hear from others on what they share or what people want to see. This is important for ...
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In France one way that people regularly acquire real estate is through something called a "vente en viager", which translates in English to "sale by a viager". Here is how it works:
This type of transaction a...
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Hello,I'm a new investor in the Houston area. I am looking for rental investment properties and have not had any success using the MLS. What are the best ways to find properties that will need light or no rehab at be...
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Hello BP Community,I wanted to share a recent experience I had which took the equity out of a deal in an unexpected way. Our realtor's broker knew a family who was looking to unload a property that was in a trust as ...
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Hello all! Long time podcast listener, but have just recently joined the community.
I'm based in Sydney, Australia and am new to the US real estate market. I'm particularly interested in purchasing my first property ...