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I invest in real estate for fun, but it turns out I am pretty good at it. I have stopped investing in the USA and started investing internationally, but everyone single one of my properties performs. Part luck, part e...
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I realize this is a totally subjective question but I’m going to ask it anyways. What’s the magic number for single family homes? How many is too many? How many for maximum efficiency? What’s the most you could self m...
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In the last month or so I’ve received tenant applicants that would like to supply their own credit reports? I have always ran their credit report and charged them. I use my own company that I work with. I hate to los...
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Hey Guys! I'm just dipping my toes into the waters of Real Estate Investing and I'm interested in buy and hold rental property. However, the more I look and analyze deals in my area, I'm seeing that there aren't any d...
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Hello everyone! Just joined BP website a couple of days ago, thanks to my friend @Jesse Hodges. Just a short introduction of myself, I am an active duty military member currently serving overseas. I'll be back in the ...
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Hi everyone, I'm considering purchasing a property in Orlando close to Disney World for both personal use and also for investment purposes. Looking to connect with anyone who already has a vacation rental in Orlando,...
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I guess my situation is a little unusual - I have a potential tenant who has filled out applications but did not disclose they have an emotional support dog until we mentioned there will be a pet deposit since there w...
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Hey friends,Really struggling with paying 25-30% of our gross to a property manager on our first STR. I love all the details that go into AirBNB (decor, set-up, marketing copy, customer service), so the only things I ...
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Hey there, BiggerPocketeers!As we begin 2017, what do you see as your biggest challenges your business faces? If you're a new investor, what challenges are you experiencing in getting your first (or next) deal?
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Just a quick disclaimer. This is a really long post. Also I am also now employed by a self storage operator so my opinion is probably is not objective.I was a professional sale person who "retired" on 3/31/2018 to l...