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We tell ourselves overthinking is “responsible”. That we’re just being diligent and doing our homework. But in reality, analysis paralysis is dangerous. When we obsess over predicting the future, all we’re really doin...
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The new normality is pushing more companies to rely on remote work as a measure to prevent COVID-19 spreading. The current circumstances created the perfect scenario for the boom of the so-called “Zoom towns”: rural a...
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is it possible to get second/vacation home mortgage rate for an investement property?
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I have posted a few times before on the forum trying to figure out what makes the most sense for me to get started in Real Estate Investing. Long story short, I don't have money, so it seems wholesale is a good option...
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I have an STR in Miramar Beach with a community pool that's not heated. No gas in the community, 27 LARGE homes. The pool is maybe 30'x90' give or take. I'm on the HOA board and am trying to make a case that the heate...
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So my wife and I are reaching our saving's goal for our first STR investment property. We have around $25k saved up for initial money, and will soon have over $12k for emergency funds.How are you dealing with fears (i...
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Hi Everyone! My name is Elizabeth and I am a newbie to real estate. I have been reading up on different real estate investment strategies, listened to many BP podcast episodes, and now I am at the point where I want t...
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Hello All, I'm still very new to to investing so excuse my lack of proper education. I live in Orlando where prices have sky rocketed in the past year. All my friends are telling me it's a bad time to buy a house but ...
Hi. I'm Paul, and I just signed up for Biggerpockets because after years of living frugally and working hard (and a sizable bit of luck), my wife and I are able to seriously consider investing in (read: buy with cash)...
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On your short term rentals how much of that rent do you actually put in your pocket? I understand some of the things you have to pay for such as utilities, WiFi, furniture. But what are some of the other costs associa...