Wilson Vanhook
Top Locations to Buy Short-Term/Vacation Rentals 2022
I currently own 1 rental property and am looking to expand my portfolio this year. I've done a lot of research recently on STR's and it seems to me like the ceiling for profitability is much higher than with long term...
Stephen Homes
Tenant candidate with eviction record wants to pay 1 year rent
I have a tenant candidate who has evictionS on his record. Currently he doesn't work and gets unemployment, is a student and his fiance who is the only one working. Two kids. He showed proof that he can pay 1 year.Wha...
Ali Ahmed
Adding additional bedroom in 2nd floor a good idea?
Hello folks,
I have heard from the podcasts here on BP that adding a room is an opportunity to increase the value of the property. I don't see this as a big expense if it were on the first floor but what if it were ...
Tyler Hayley
Multi-Family Real Estate
Hey Everyone, I have just recently entered into the Multi-Family real estate world and am curious your thoughts on the current and future demographic of investors. Is there currently a clear main age demographic of in...
Suly B.
What’s your biggest expense as a real estate investor?
Whether you own 1 or 100 investment properties I'd love to get your answer.Thank you kindly, Suly
Austin Fruechting
FOOTBALL & REAL ESTATE INVESTING
I get asked questions from new and aspiring investors all the time. All too often, they go something like this: What’s the best thing to invest in? I have $xx,xxx, how should I start?Hey, I’m flattered. I’m flattered ...
Eve W.
How to answer: Where do you get my names and address?
I mail to absentee owners and probates. Almost every calls I get I was asked where do you get my names and addresses. I usually tell them this is public records. Maybe there are more brilliant answers out there, your ...
Michael Hallahan
"Per Diem" truck driver pay and qualifying for a mortgage.
Im an over the road truck driver, and my company offers a "per diem" pay package. In this pay plan, a significant amount of my pay is paid as non taxed income. In the images below, ive included the documents they prov...
Dave Meyer
Take an Investor Survey
Hello BiggerPockets Members! We're conducting a brief survey, and want to know a bit about what real estate investing, and BiggerPockets have done for your financial lives. Please take this 30-second survey! Thank yo...
Bob Daniels
calculating starting value for depreciation
I recently turned my personal residence into a rental and the home has gone up in value significantly since I originally purchased it. When I am calculating depreciation rates, is my starting basis what I originally ...