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Hello everyone. I am new to real-estate investing and just starting out. Any great resources to learn and connect with? Such as how to bring in equity, and what is considered a positive investment indicator, etc...
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Hi everyone! I am a 22 year old grad student from northern New Jersey. I will be starting work full time in New York City this August, and am currently weighing my options regarding where to live. My goal right now is...
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Hello BP,I have just finished the rehab and have my tenants moving in next week for my second BRRR property. Moving on to the refinance step and am wondering if it is better to completely refinance and cash out (did...
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Hi BP friends,I have been thinking about converting the basement of my primary residence in Herndon, VA into a short term rental. The plan is to add a full bathroom to the basement, and then walling it off from the ma...
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I'm looking for some advice on how to increase the occupancy rate of my vacation rentals. During the summer, they are booked solid, but I need to figure out a way to attract guests in the fall / winter. The properties...
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Hi BP Community! I've been a long-time lurker and have benefited enormously from the wisdom of this great group, and I figured it was time to introduce myself. I'm an attorney in Manhattan and an active real estate in...
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Hello, I recently returned from an internship in the countryside of Japan. I know that everyone talks about the declining value of Japanese Real Estate. However, during my time there, my landlord was living happily ne...
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Hi everyone,My name is Brandon Chung, and I am currently a first-year college student in the Cleveland area. I'm interested in learning more bout real estate investing, and I currently have the goal of, after fulfilli...
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My wife and I are going to look at two properties tomorrow that we are evaluating as short term rental investments. The properties are in the North Carolina mountains (near Boone), where there are lots of outdoor acti...
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Hello everyone!I am a college student looking to invest in real estate as soon as possible. My goal is to have my first property by the end of Spring 2023. My biggest issue is my income. I am looking for ways to maxim...