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Hi Everyone,I'm new to the investing side of real estate and have been actively looking for a rental property. I have narrowed my search criteria down to small multi-families (4 units or less) for under $200k. I live ...
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So I am confused. So on Airbnb and VRBO I have that we charge a $500 security deposit. When we get a booking on VRBO we receive some sort of statement saying that VRBO is holding $500 for damages or theft. On Airbnb i...
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Hey all,
I was just wondering how all of you REO agents started out and got listing from asset managers. Since I invest in foreclosures and I'm an agent. I wanted to know what steps to take to potentially get listings...
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I currently have been trying to invest in Investment properties for 6 months now. I don't know if I am approaching it correctly and would like some advice. I have put overs in on over 8 properties now, but have been b...
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I'll try to limit my rant here, but since the Wall Street Journal published a somewhat nasty article about Airbnb investors in late April and I represent a lot of Denver Airbnb Investors and Colorado Springs Airbnb in...
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Morning, Bigger Pockets!I want to try to give back to the community that has helped me so much. If anyone has any questions on investing in the winery/vineyard space, agriculture, or questions about environmental issu...
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In most instances, I would assume it is for two reasons. To generate passive income which will help eliminate the need to work and to help with our retirement.
Normally about this time of year, various magazines come...
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I have owned student rentals, game-day rentals, condos and single family houses, but have never looked at vacation rentals. I am in Charleston, SC and it seems like a good area for vacation rentals. Does anyone have...
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I have a motivated seller which I need help to structure the deal. Her husband who is the main bread provider passed away in May and she has been struggling to keep up with the house payment.
The house was bu...