Hi BiggerPockets!I am preparing to buy my first Multi-Family Property in the Tampa Bay area. Before then, I would like to fill myself with as much actionable Wisdom and Knowledge as possible. That being said I present...
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There's an addiction new or wanna-be investors have called education addiction. They drink books, articles, podcasts, classes, etc until they have a blurry-eyed hangover and then they repeat. I recommend mastering 1 ...
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Which STR booking web sites are the best in your opinion and why?My experience has been primarily with VRBO and Homeaway, which of course are the same essentially. They have slightly lower guest booking fees than AirB...
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The easiest way to get a direct booking is by having repeat guests. When they stay at your property, gather their email and phone # and retarget them to come back and book with you directly. You can gather their info ...
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Hello Everyone,I'm looking at a number of locations for str. I've narrowed down a few areas, mainly Panama City and The Poconos. However, when doing the market research I come across the following, one location has lo...
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I am new to the forum and was referenced by Brandon Turner’s book, “The Book on Rental Property Investing.” I have just started it and found it helpful. What other (book, podcast, etc...) sources of information did yo...
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When it comes to taxes, it’s not about how much money you make—but how much money you actually keep.
“For years, Amanda has been my personal CPA, helping me save hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now, she's show...
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Hey folks. I'm closing soon on a cabin in western NC that has a good HomeAway rental history. Unfortunately, their official policy is that you are not alllowed to transfer a listing to a new owner. The current owner i...
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Hey fellow BP members!My name is Bryan Potts and I currently reside in Adamstown, MD (just south of Frederick, MD). I grew up and went to high school in Poolesville, MD (which is another small town) that is located in...
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Hey! I’m 18 and super interested in real estate. I want to learn as much as I can before diving into the investing world. I just finished The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner, and it made me even mo...