Jordyn Bash
Seattle Newbie Investor
Hi there,I am looking currently looking at the Seattle market for my first property, ideally a 1bed 1 bath apartment. I would be living in the unit after purchase, but am hoping to eventually rent out. Running some qu...
Sherman Arnowitz
Where Have All the Good Loans Gone?
Over the last couple of years, the inventory of non-performing second mortgages has shrunk considerably. What was once an ongoing, steady flow of loans from banks, hedge funds and other investors has now become somew...
Jimmy H.
Elections, Grid-lock, Foreclosuregate and the effects on RE
It seems inevitable that the Republicans take control of the House, and likely gain many seats in the Senate.
This type of situation is called "grid-lock" becuase both parties can essentially keep each other from get...
Emanuel Blando
Local Governments Restricting STRs
On 5/3/2023 the City of Kansas City, MO announced that Short-Term Rentals will be completely banned in ALL residential zoning! I had not taken it seriously until I read a couple of articles outlining their plans. Mo...
Jim Cummings
California Rent Control
California Draws Battle Lines in Rent Control ConflictKathy Fettke | 28 May 2018The battle lines have been drawn in the war over California rent control. Tenant advocates announced recently they have enough signatures...
Dontrea Riser
How many grace period days do you give tenants after the first?
Open to replies/opinions from ANY market. Should tenants get a grace period? Should they be charged late fees? Share your experiences with collecting rents and making grace periods/late fees work in your favor. I have...
Melanie Johnston
How to Use a Mid-Term Strategy to Boost Your STR Income
If you own a short-term rental, there are likely to be seasons when bookings slow and you worry about generating enough income. The resort industry knows this cycle well. They have “high season,” when everyone wants t...
Roger Malcolm
Some questions, for newb, on property tax foreclosures in Texas, Fort Bend County
I have never bought a foreclosed property. There is one near me that I am watching. Some questions please:
1) How long does it take a property to go to auction, once the property tax are delinquent past July? July ...
Brandon Ly
What would you choose? SB9 vs. ADU vs. Home Addition?
Hello BiggerPockets Community!I have a property that I purchased in LA county that has a ~12,500 sq/ft of flat land (12,500 Sq ft lot) with one existing primary residence (1200 Sq/Ft)I hired a architect to design an A...
Amy H.
STR in Panhandle Florida (Santa Rosa beach, Pensacola, etc.)
How’s the STR market in the Santa Rosa beach and other areas of the panhandle of Florida? Looking at renting an Airbnb for a few weeks while I try out teleworking and all the rentals I’m seeing that fit my criteria (s...