I made an offer on a vacation home that is pretty dated inside. We are not good at decorating and are looking for suggestions.I will have more pictures this weekend but right now this is all I've got.The laminate floo...

Hello B.P. community!I am approaching my closing date within the month. Just to give you some background, I am moving into my first investment property in Cumberland, Rhode Island from Massachusetts. I will be living ...

What’s the protocol on using more than one agent for searching for str investment properties in the same area? Is this viewed poorly? I don’t have contracts with any agents yet.

Anyone have advice on how to calculate the 'numbers' on vacation rentals?I believe it can have a good cash flow even with the added expenses as long as the property is in a area of high rental demand and the property ...

I know historically vacation homes and condos didn't stand up against other investment properties for net income potential. But what about now? Anyone biting on vacation homes? Daily or weekly rentals? What do the...

I’m looking for my first deal. Conventional lender who pre-approved me is a REI himself said 25% down payment on an investment property is standard. And they won’t do a loan under $75k (since closing costs would be ov...

I feel like I have an image in my head of what a rental is and I feel that is affecting my search for an investment property. I toured a foreclosed property in my area that is a 3 bed 2 bath, large, open concept house...

I just found a 1BR 1BA 650 SF Condo in my area that is a short sale for $100k. Did some digging and 2BR 1BA 850 SF units in the same place are selling for around $120-140k in the past year. HOA fees are $350 a month a...

Hello fellow BP'ers,I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with buying with homepath.  I looked at a property yesterday that I am going to make an offer on today.  This is my first time ever making an offer ...

Hello BP Experts!I could really use your advice. I am purchasing my first rental property near Huntsville, Alabama through a turnkey provider.  It's a 2001 home in a great school district with solid numbers.  Unfortun...