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Hello all BP members! This is my first post here on BP as I'm a new and up and coming REI just wanting some insight into a situation I'm trying to work my way through.I am currently living in my SFH in a residential a...
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Hey guys looking for some feedback here. Looking at buying first STR that also be used as a vacation spot for my family. 2 questions here 1: how is Blueridge market currently doing? Looking for a 3/3 or 4/3. I have no...
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Just a quick question for those of you that own your own home or rental property... Would you consider selling it yourself without a real estate agent? What would be your biggest hesitation? What do you think you woul...
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My husband and I are trying to learn more about our local market with respect to small and medium multifamily properties. Would anyone be able to shed some light on the following questions:1. What is local market CA...
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I was asked a question from a prospective tenant...if not selected does zillow refund the application fee? I could not find an answer anywhere. I know many places that do not refund application fee even if not select...
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Historically, housing has been a crucial driver of the business cycle, with low-interest rates boosting demand for homes and supporting construction jobs and consumer spending.Conversely, rising rates tend to dampen t...
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I currently live in Omaha, NE and am planning to move to Colorado. I currently have 2 properties, 1 as a rental and the other is my primary residence. I'm trying to decide if I should keep these two properties or sell...
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Hello all,I have a property in Jacksonville, NC that is in need of a new PM. I've used the same PM for the past few years, and have been disappointed with the responsiveness. Friends in the area have had similar strug...
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I have been interested in getting into real estate for many years now as a way to produce passive income and help my retirement fund early on; however, I had never done much about it except read a few articles or book...
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Did you start from single family? Family already in the real estate business? Those are just a few examples. I am curious to know how everyone got started. Please forgive me if someone has a topic like this already.