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The title essentially sums up the question. I'm sure there are many out there who live in markets that have a high financial barrier to entry and have thought about investing elsewhere.
As a first time investor, I'd...
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I've been slowly teaching my daughter about compounding, not buying candy and other junk just because it is shiny and temporarily cool and that real estate is a great way to make a future. (Yeah, she's nine, but I ...
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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...
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Newly acquired property.I knew this renovation was going to be a doozy. Although, I didn't know it was this bad. When I went to clean the place after the previous tenant moved out, I learned real quick how bad it was....
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Hello My BP friends. I have a situation. I'm getting into the hotel investing scene and have a situation. I'm planning on building a franchised hotel in my market location and already have many of my "ducks" in a r...
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I just got my 2nd property under contract in Indianapolis! It is a duplex that is just south of brookside park (and north of 10th st). The plan is to BRRRR. Any thoughts on the area/neighborhood? To me it looks li...
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RE investors, what do you look for in wholesalers to know if you'd want to work with them on a deal? I'm trying to better understand what makes a great vs good vs bad wholesaler. Thanks for the input!
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Hi everyone,I haven't been on this forum in about 3 years or at least it seems. I want to thank you guys for answering some questions I had and just share the good news that I fired my boss and stopped being a typical...
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anybody tried these yet, i was thinking about outfitting my rentals with them. so far reviews don't look good....
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Hello BiggerPockets Community!I am reposting something I sent to the general starting-out community because it is specifically about STR. I figured I would get better responses here:I am deeply appreciative of the wea...