![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1301491/small_1634233756-avatar-jenniferh205.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all,I have a friend who's a designer and helped me set up my beautiful space.She is now attached to the STR and wants to cohost with me. I am managing it long distance as I live in Northern California and she lives...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/128242/small_1621418193-avatar-hondochica.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
so . . I posted a question over on the Buy/Sell forum a few days ago looking for a CA broker to consult for a FSBO. Had a couple local replies (Thanks!!) and . . . now . . one of these lovely people has my head s...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1015338/small_1696208314-avatar-grahamd6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just listened to the recent BP podcast about out of state investing (prices are too high in my area for good cash flow). David Greene talked about finding a real estate agent, contractor, property manager etc in a t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2626206/small_1694626760-avatar-jenniferleef.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Good day. My name is Jennifer and I live on Upstate New York in a village of 450 people adjacent to a town of 2000. People are moving to this area in droves and there is very little real estate for sale. More on that ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2100069/small_1621518065-avatar-adhirai.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello all, I am looking to invest in STRs out of state (from West Coast to East Coast). My biggest concern / worry is how to self-manage the property, considering that I am brand new and I have no experience in any so...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1891060/small_1621516464-avatar-michaels2072.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
looking for some advice on things to watch out for, or to avoid as a first time long distance real estate investor. Any/all advice, both specified for baltimore, md. or just in general, is welcome.Thank you!Mike
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2209999/small_1651003695-avatar-marcoe29.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP,My family and I for years have been long term rental owners here in CA. We recently took a brief exit because of a bad tenant experience and CA landlord laws are not the most forgiving or easy to navigate. Th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3114723/small_1725655576-avatar-anthonys991.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a second home that I use as a STR in the Outer Banks, NC. Can I buy another second home in the Outer Banks, NC for 10% down to use as a STR? Or would I have to buy it as an investment property with 20-25% down?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1665929/small_1621514614-avatar-rachelp79.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
As a first time investor, should I put my $$ into an oceanfront vacation rental condo or a townhouse across from our local university for long term rental?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1033128/small_1695828964-avatar-danialc1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’m trying to find out whether it’s beneficial to purchase a rental that is already occupied by a tenant. I have a few points to ponder. Why is the owner selling? What does the rent roll look like. Has the owner cause...