![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2516692/small_1696081694-avatar-syedm38.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, I am hoping to pick up my first investment property and looking for insight from people who have done what I am trying to do. I am currently in Long Island, NY and investment properties here are very difficult ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/782079/small_1621497291-avatar-ericj90.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a few LTRs but am curious about STRs. Does anyone have experience or info on STRs on S Padre Island? I'm curious as to how ROI compares to LTRs. I used to live in Brownsville (and still own a LTR there) but no ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/161056/small_1695192668-avatar-jaredf.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Curious how people model future property values for multi-family investments. Seems that there are two approaches.
1. Based on Appreciation
2. Based on Rental Income
I generally struggle with Cap Rates and w...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2844579/small_1695671087-avatar-wesleyb106.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What’s a realistic IRR to expect on a long term rental in the current market? I found a house in Atlanta that comes out to an IRR around 11% when I run the numbers, is that good or should I look for better? That’s wit...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/364326/small_1716224375-avatar-jarenw.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey Everyone,
I am interested in doing a 203k contraction loan in the Oklahoma City area. I wanted to know if anyone knew of an reputable GC in the area with experience in the 203k process. Also, if anyone has experi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2535942/small_1672190136-avatar-tessah15.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone - Tessa here. I'm looking to align myself to my long term plan of becoming an investor. Financially, I'm not quite there yet (paying off student loans is still my primary goal), but I want to start learnin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1724595/small_1696271466-avatar-oladelet.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What should I focus more on during my first flip, huge profit or experience??
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2864566/small_1698355739-avatar-sarahd228.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Good afternoon,
I've dabbled in real estate investing, a couple of flips, a short term rental, etc. I just sold off my STR and was looking for other ways to invest. I found a great piece of property - off market. Per...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/717012/small_1621495991-avatar-marcb31.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all, I've been reading a lot of posts going back a couple of years on student debt and REI. There are many opinions and I find that each situation is different based on age, job and where someone is in their life. ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/367738/small_1695883934-avatar-anthonyc34.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone! I have been lurking on and off on BP.com and have listened to a dozen or so podcasts/webinars. I have been compiling my goals and plans for beginning my real estate investments and I just want to run t...