Meghan McCallum
Is it time to cash out that equity yet?
Case Schiller on a 31 MONTH HIGH!?! Maybe we should be more concerned about the return OF our money rather than the return ON our money. If you aren't getting out should you think twice about getting (any further) in?...
Yitzchok Carmen
My STR only gets booking from airbnb
Hi All,So I have a cabin in the smokies on both Airbnb and VRBO. I have so far had about 30 bookings and every single one has been from airbnb. Not a single one from VRBO despite the fact that the VRBO prices are sig...
Brandon Hicks
Pit bulls as service dogs.....
Just got a call in Indiana from a lady whose kid has a pit as a "service" dog. Thoughts on this? Can I still discriminate against the breed as I normally do with pits, rotts and so on even if they have papers?
Mark Holmes
Short term rental in Tampa
I lived in Tampa for two years, but I now live in California. I want to invest in an Airbnb in Tampa. I know it’s a growing market, especially for the state of Florida. This would be my first investment property. I wo...
Blake Elder
Tenant Screening- Convicted Felons?
Good evening! I have been a bigger pockets member for awhile, and my wife and I recently purchased our first investment property. It has 7 units and we are in the process of filling two of the units. I have a twofold ...
Thi Huyhn
Title IV Reg A+ Reg A and Reg D IPOs and VCs Scared or Cocky?
There is a new way to raise money for a start up. Reg A+. Reg A+ is the JOBS act amended version of Reg A. Reg A has been around as along as Reg D, but had a $5M cap and just wasn't worth the attorney expense and ...
Account Closed
Best way to get leads- Craigslist or direct mail?
Hello,
I am wondering what you feel is the best way to get leads. Is it Craigslist, direct mail, open houses, blogging, etc? I am considering launching my first direct mailing campaign and plan to send to renters a b...
Joel Oh
One platform strategy
Hi guys, I posted that hosts should focus on one platform to boost ranking instead of spreading out multiple platforms and I think I owe more explanation since all the seasoned hosts do not agree with me. Please under...
William Merone
Money Order Lost in the mail
Hey BP,
Just wondering if anyone has come across the issue of a tenant paying with a money order and claimed they mailed it out. It has been two weeks since they mailed it out and we still did not receive the money ...
Kyle A.
Modeling Future Occupancy and Rates for STRs
I typically work in the commercial multifamily space using the LTR approach, but currently broadening scope into smaller multis, potentially using the STR approach. Those of you that have experience modeling out pro f...