![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/174723/small_1694768634-avatar-kartherma.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all, my name is Curtis. (and I can tend to ramble... so fair warning!)
Well, I am coming up in a few years for 'retirement' from the Navy and realize now more than ever that I need to take personal control...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/29095/small_1625710374-avatar-rickz25.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The area's I am interested in aren't anywhere near me - so just wondering if it's feasible and if anyone has experience outsourcing the management of a STR? Pro's, Cons, Thoughts?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/716784/small_1621495986-avatar-karenh54.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We all know that it is hard to find a great multi-family deal in today's market. It's better to "make one". We have bought multiple small apartments 10-20 units, that have had upside potential with room to increase ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2881566/small_1701244441-avatar-deanh101.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi guys! I wanted to share what just happened with me these last couple of months, and could desperately use some guidance to get back on track. First and foremost, hello to you all! My name is Dean and i'm a 22 year ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/153283/small_1621419788-avatar-danborecki.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everybody,
After being introduced to this website by my roommate about a month ago, I have been surfing around the site picking up a lot of great knowledge and today I finally created an account, so I wa...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/305048/small_1726594027-avatar-seanr12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a client seeking an owner occupied short term mortgage (12 months) that doesn't require a min credit score. The husband's score is around 475-500 and the wife's is around 550. The husband was ill and they fel...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/865722/small_1621504662-avatar-hanteo.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi All,A few questions here.1. Have anyone self-originated a promissory note (pledging their properties as first lien with a mortgage note) before? What I mean is, instead of finding banks, FHA, commercial loans or Ha...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/490916/small_1621479037-avatar-heatherpelkey.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BiggerPockets! I have a humble question for you... how much does a Polar Bear weigh?Enough to break the ice! (feel free to use that one) Alright, now that we've got that out of the way feel free to invite me to ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2891963/small_1703521098-avatar-michaelj1260.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am currently doing a crash course to learn as much as I can, and hoping to take the plunge in the next few months. Any guidance on where to focus my education efforts would be appreciated. Also, if there there is a ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/9910/small_1674234371-avatar-oc_pro.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Not trying to stir up the nest, just looking for an answer.
Obviously in the OC, I never think about the 2% rule. But... starting to look out of state, I was looking to clarify the following:
I know that the 2% rul...