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This might be a dumb question (I'm a new to this). Do vacation rentals use cap rates for valuation? I'm looking at a property in Destin, FL and I'm trying to determine an average cap rate for a condo located on the ...
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Hi Bigger pockets,I am a new investor in my early 20s with a stable income, good credit, and +30k in savings. I am looking for the best way to start my portfolio with either single-family or multi-family homes in Long...
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I have searched BP forums in a few ways to see what the chatter is about Puerto Rico and the posts that pop up are old. Very surprising. I understand that PR is kind of USA territory but kind of not - which will under...
Hello everyone!I am lucky I stumbled on the BP community of like-minded people! Hope to find some bits of advice from giga brains 🧠 :))I am a 23yo newbie to RE. Last winter I came to a realization that all the gains, ...
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I am wondering if anyone has any experience purchasing a vacation home (specifically in Key West or Arizona, but advice from anywhere would be great) and renting it out as an AirBnB, when it's not being used? I am spe...
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I have been reading a lot and just get way into my readings and I just needed a break from reading for a bit as it's kinda interfering with my school studies :) Anyway, my question is "Is their a lot of money to be ma...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Santa Cruz.
Purchase price: $799,900
Cash invested: $130,000
We currently live in one of the units and rent out the other....
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Am a newbie REI who's looking to purchase SFH in the state of Tennessee. Am an out of state investor and will be glad if I can get recommendations and suggestions on which cities and areas to purchase SFH in Tennessee...
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Hello BP Community!
I'm new to the real estate game! I'm sort of stuck between a rock and a hard place. A few years ago I house-hacked a duplex then starting saving up for another investment. In May I bought a fixer/...
How are vacation rentals performing through AirBnB, VRBO, and other prop-tech platforms? Are these properties outperforming traditional rental strategies, and if so, what type of property? I'm seeking to target rent...