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There are always posts about whether or not a recession is coming, or whether or not someone should wait for one to invest. Instead of that question, I’ll ask .... do you want a recession to occur in the next 12 month...
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Attention new investors: As I’ve immersed myself in the BiggerPockets forums, I’ve observed an extreme emphasis placed on asset protection by those entering the business but their approach and where they decide to all...
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Hi I am new to this site and I'm in need of advice. I have been contacted by an agent letting me know of two of her shortsale listing that she guarantee the owners will take my offer. I went to see the houses and s...
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Good evening BP,I work full time as a teacher, part time as a behavioral therapist and I am a church musician. I’m trying to 10X my income to buy more properties. Furthermore, I’m married with 5 children under 5 years...
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Hey Bigger Pockets!
Once Again, im not being the best at posting, but I promise ill get better once I have some more time! Too many houses. BUT, I wanted to at least post one that maybe others can learn from. Thi...
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Dear Pocketers,
How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?
While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...
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I'm trying to work some numbers on a potential purchase. Now I realize this will be very specific to the location/property/price/marketing/etc but what would be an occupancy number you'd put on an Airbnb type rental? ...