Hello everyone! My name is James and I'm just getting started in real estate. My background is in marketing and hospitality, but I've always been interested in getting into real estate. So while I'm a little late t...

There's been lots of sunshine pumping in recent years over how easy the money is with vacation rentals.  Manage your mountain chalet from the comfort of your lounge chair in Aruba with your handy smart phone, etc.   R...

Does anyone have any thoughts on my current perspective: Properties have appreciated at a crazy rate in a short amount of time. Interest rates have since increased and may stay that way or go higher for the forseeable...

For the experienced STR investors, what insights can you share about occupancy and rate trends? How is 2023 shaping up relative to the past few years?I hear a lot about how over supply is driving down prices and occup...

Where should I start when looking to buy out of state? I live in Northwest Washington and am looking to buy in North Carolina where prices are much closer to my price range. My husband and I have a trip planned for th...

Hi there! This is my first post and my husband and I are looking to invest in our 2nd property. Our first one is in Branson, MO. One area we are interested in is Kansas City, MO since we already have an STR in Branson...

Hi All...I'm just reaching out to see if anyone knows how well Maggie Valley vacation rental properties might do. I'd figure fall and winter might be the busy season around there, but I'm wondering how many tourists f...

Hi BP Community, I have a few long-term rental units, but am thinking about transitioning into the more lucrative space of STR.  I am looking in the Bryson City, NC area as it has a lot of outdoor adventure opportunit...

Hey BP,My father has agreed with being on board with helping me purchase my first rental property. At this time, it seems like he is only comfortable with putting down $20,000 on this investment.We plan on finding a p...

Hello all!My husband and I have spent weeks watching Youtube Videos, reviewing articles and more on building for our short term rental business. We are starting to get stuck on the steps we need to take to get the pro...