I’m a 21-year active duty military guy who started renting my home after being transferred out-of-state. The home is in Anchorage, Alaska and I live in Atlanta. In 2014, I began doing short term rentals from May-Augus...

Aloha, we closed on our first flip and did very well (70k profit).  But BP podcasts, headlines about successful real estate investors and just about everyone I talk to says- building a rental portfolio is the road to ...

As I described in  https://www.biggerpockets.com/..., I've purchased this 4plex sight unseen after watching the video tours made by my realtor/property manager, then reading the inspection & appraisal. I trust my ...

Hi, I live in the Washington, DC Metro area and am getting ready to launch a direct mail campaign for tired landlords and homeowners with equity.Of course, I'm having some apprehensions about it and the money I plan o...

My rental SFH is going to need the carpet replaced after the current tenants leave April 1st.  This is a 1250 sqft. SFH in the Schaumburg area near Chicago with a slab.  What's the best looking, durable, affordable, a...

Just curious to see if any of you have contributed to an education IRA 529 plan for your child's future college expenses. I have heard that the 529 plans in Utah and Nevada area the best as you can select low fee Vang...

What is your must have STR feature that you feel makes your STR's perform better?  Examples: hot tub, extra bathrooms, game room, certain type of decor etc.  Are there any you feel you have seen a direct positive corr...

Not sure where to post this so I'm posting it here. I own two homes. I am selling my primary resident. Already have it on the market. However per the realtor I'm using the market has really slowed down. I'm in the Min...

What might be some desirable  trends in urban apartment design ?  1. Supersized living space2. Micro sized sleeping space3. Projector screen focal point4. Long table w/ lots of chairs  5. Defined entry area6.  Built-i...

I am rehabbing the bathroom and plan on doing a full height tile shower with tub.  Shower is located on outside wall.  Do I eliminate the window?  If I am not removing,  what kind of window should I replace it with?...