Brian Volland
Rich Dad Poor Dad: Did I Miss Something?
So I just finished reading "Rich Dad Poor Dad What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That The Poor And Middle Class Do Not" and I feel like I must have missed out on something given how often this book as cited as...
Sean Starkey
Short term rental location which one to choose?
I just got approved for a 180k HELOC and I am looking to start buying STRs. I currently live in orange county CA and am looking at the Smoky mountains and Joshua tree. How do I make the most out of my 180k? Which mark...
Roy H.
How much work are STRs really?
Everyone says LTRs are passive, STRs are work.But why? What exactly makes them more work that can't be automated?Let's assume you self-manage. The most prominent problems that I can think of are:Booking/screeningClean...
Frank Adams
Lamest excuses for late rent
Had dinner one night last week with another guy who has had rentals for about 15 years and naturally the topic turned to deadbeats and why it's not their fault that they don't have the rent. The following is a compila...
Aaron B.
A very successful penthouse story from beginning to end
Hello! This post is for people who are curious about international investing.
It is time for me to share another story concerning one of my international investments in Medellin, Colombia, South America. Considerin...
Skyler Walker
How do I let applicants down, sincerely and professionally?
I have just purchased my second investment property and fortunately had a slew of applicants. I had no issue sending correspondence to those who did not put applications in however I am having writers block when cons...
Brett Alphin
Successful HUD Bidding Strategies
Hello BP, I wanted to share some tips that I've learned about making winning bids on HudHomeStore.com. This strategy is good for when you know you want the property, it's priced correctly, and you want to buy it for a...
Andrew Wong
How is Fresno's market?
Hi BPer's of Fresno!I'm starting out in my journey in REI and am looking at several markets. I'm currently residing in San Jose, CA. As you guys know the state of affairs, I'd rather not invest in that area since it d...
Jordan Meyer
Rental owners: do you care about property management fees?
There are some new discount property management companies that charge 5-6% (instead of the more typical 9% in Utah or California) and have data showing that they keep vacancy and rents the same as the 9% alternatives....
Ismail Sogbaike
When door knocking what should my introduction be like
As I’m beginning to wholesale I’m trying door knocking for the first time this week, but I’m confused on what to say to the seller.