Joseph Barnes
Airbnb for 1st property investment? Why should I NOT do this
I’m SUPER new to the bigger pockets forum. My wife and I are looking to purchase our 1st place (townhouse or condo) in the next 6 months to 1 year. We’ve heard Airbnb is potentially a great option for cash flow so the...
Matt Mann
Possibility of Renting my Home
Hello all, i'm comming in hopes for a little insight. A little back story. My wife and I purchased our home in 2008. It was built in 2006 so we are the 2nd owner's. We purchased it for $122,000. We also cashed in...
Joy May
Government taking over property ownership
I’ve heard rumors about plans the government is getting ready to set into motion that will force home owners to give possession of all private property over to where no one will be allowed to own their own homes. As s...
Account Closed
Getting started young and where do I start with real estate investing? How do I find my mentor?
Im 19 years old in San Antonio, Texas and I want to take on the heart of San Antonio with real estate investing. I have no previous knowledge of the subject but I am more than willing to get educated and put in the ti...
Zayne Ruth
Opinion on first deal being long distance
How does everyone feel about someone who is a first time investor investing in long distance SMF rentals due to the rental market in local area being dismal? (Northern Utah)
Mihir Bhimaraju
House hacking through Airbnb
Hello BPers!I was initially hesitant to post this as I was contemplating whether this is a success story yet, but I'll let the BP world to decide. I'm sure everyone has a story on how they came across BP and here's mi...
Robin Roundtree
Sell Primary Residence to Use Equity for Rentals?
Hi guys,
We have a home worth 650k, we owe 350,000 in a place where we couldn't afford to sell and buy another property (got in 2021, the 2.8% interest rate and before the crazy NW boom in Idaho.) We are stuck becaus...
Marie M.
Subdivision bylaws-- need your thoughts on this language
Hello! What are my fellow BP member thoughts on this language? Does it specifically prohibit short term rentals? I'm not seeing that it does and I am living in an ideal situation to move out and STR. This is not a...
Todd Powell
Do you require tenants to carry renters insurance?
My insurance agent says I can require my tenants to have renter's insurance. I run a pretty tight ship as far paperwork and managing my properties, but this is one area I maybe failing in. I appreciate any thoughts here?
JDee Moore
No job $1k in savings RE License or market for wholesaling deals?
Hello BP family, I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I have no job at the moment with only $1000 in my savings account, fortunately my wife makes just enough to pay for our monthly expenses. So my question is,...