My STRs are specifically marketed towards refinery contractors.  There is a billboard of mine in the contractor parking lot.  Right now my rentals have a higher vacancy than normal.  So does my competition, the local ...

Hello everyone! My name is Seth Davis. I introduced myself earlier in the newbie forum. Feel free to hop over there and read my post if you have time. I have recently decided to pursue a new passion of mine which ...

A little over 3 years ago, we initiated a system on the site called 'influence'. This
Influence System was designed to reward those users who engage and give back to BiggerPockets.

At first, the system was lauded al...

Would it be a good idea to rent out this property?3 Bed / 2 Bath / Family room / Living room / Dining Room / 2 car garage houseLocation: South Sacramento, CAPrinciple/Interest/Tax = $1100/monthWater/Sewer = $85/monthP...

I’m a new investor looking to buy a STR in the Gatlinburg area. One of my hesitations is knowing what will happen to demand during a recession. The STR market in Gatlinburg seems solid now, but how did it hold up duri...

I'm trying to be extra cautious incase something happens at my rental in which I would need more coverage. My friend put his rental in a LLC and he states it will cover him if there is a lawsuit etc.  My realtor was r...

I responded to another thread earlier today that was discussing how to build relationships and find partners on BiggerPockets. The gist of my response was that BP was an amazing platform, but to really leverage it...

I was asked a question in another thread and when I started to answer the question, I realized it was a topic that was quite deep and may be good for a separate discussion.... Originally posted by @Bryan K.:
@Marcia ...

Hi All,I am a first time real estate investor approved to buy a property that is about $1MM. I am from West Los Angeles, CA, which is a market where cash flow is hard to come by. I have decided I may need to invest ou...

Ball park numbers: how much does it cost to fully replace a water heater with labor? Just want to see if my quotes are not too high (i know it varies by places).