Neal Z.
Direct Bookings vs. Airbnb/VRBO: Change My Mind
I've been contemplating the potential benefits of focusing on direct bookings for my vacation rental properties, as opposed to relying primarily on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. Historically, 95% of my business has ...
Henry Lazerow
Real life airbnb numbers analysis - north side chicago
I see a lot of talk about airbnb on this forum so wanted to share some real life numbers (this is a clients not my personal) I have removed the address per forum rules. Overall it brought in a net annualized return of...
Nick Dallaire
Trying to get funding for rehabs. Everyone is saying, "NOOOO! NOOOO! NO!"
There are SOME downsides to being a "young buck" in the real estate game. Being a 23 year old I find it very difficult to aquire any funding for rehabs or any type of deal for that matter. I have no property for col...
Jordan Max
Racism in DC market
Hello all I am a new agent to the DC. Market. I’ve been an agent for about 8 months now. Unfortunately I haven’t closed any deals or haven’t even been able to land/keep a single client. Just to give some background.I ...
Milton Chamberlain
Kansas City MO NEW Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance
Hi BP community,There was a recent ordinance passed in the state of Missouri (specifically the actual city of Kansas City) pertaining to whether or not landlord's can review and deny tenant applications based on sourc...
Cheryl Prior
Newbie from Wilmington, MA
I have a plan to retire in 4 years from a job that I do not enjoy all that much. It would help boost my retirement savings and possibly shorten that length of time if I begin to invest in real estate. Plus, when I r...
Michael Guzik
Short Term Rentals Slowing Down due to Negative Media Coverage??
I'm not sure if everyone is on Twitter or Facebook, but there's been a pretty noticeable movement (usually among among millenials / Gen Z) to bash Airbnb / short term rentals. Everything from "creeper" landlords, to "...
Account Closed
Critique my plan going forward
Good afternoon,I have made numerous financial mistakes and I'm tired of it. I want real estate to be part of my investment portfolio and I think I have an interesting way to do it... Please critique my plan.I currentl...
JD Martin
Not listening to the podcasts? You are seriously missing out!
I listened to Linda Weygant's podcast this morning on the way in - great stuff! At this point, I have heard most of the podcasts from 1-244 (OK, I didn't have to listen to 243 since I was doing the babbling!) and I am...
Ben Haridim
350k cash at 18 years old
Hey bp, no bullshitt, my dad is willing to lend me up to 350k cash to help me start my career as a real estate entrepenuer. I personally am interested in starting out as house flipper to build up personal capital. How...