Eddie Gonnella
Airbnb Hosting as an Individual or Business/Brand? Building to sell/transfer
Hi all, I want to start a thread about the pros and cons of listing STRs with a personal individual hosting account vs as a 'brand' or 'business' account. I currently own and self-manage two STRs in Maine and should b...
Jean Moynahan
Tips on Selling Duplex
I'm in the process of trying to sell my duplex but have noticed how small the market is for investors compared to regular single family buyers. I am a little dismayed at the lack of interest and am worried it will ta...
Rich Weese
I still like new const over rehabbing
I've previously posted results of homes built recently compared to rehabbing. Due to our area BOOMING with new buyers, my most recent closing is what I consider a home run. From first shovel to receiving escrow closin...
Scott Lepore
Let's be realistic with the BRRRR thing
Okay, I'm tired of hearing how easy it is to BRRRR. And the numbers people (eh hem, Brandon) are not realistic IMHO. One example Brandon gives is $200k purchase, $40K fix, $10k soft costs, $350K ARV. First off, fi...
Kenny Simpson
Mortgage rates in the 4's and 5's in 2023?
The FED is slowing pace on rate hikes, the consumer is slowing and the economy is headed into a recession? These are all guesses at this point and some believe this will happen or is happening. If the FED eases with...
Michael King
Calling all Aussies!
There are a few of us Aussies here on BP, and I'm interested in hearing from those that are doing the long distance investing thing - like not just out of state, but across the ocean and investing in the USA. Anyone c...
Brian Butterfield
Difficulty finding the right contractor to fit my business
Contractors seem to be everywhere, but the right contractors to fit my business seem to be elusive. I've Compiled lists and cold called by searching places like homeadvisor or angieslist, as well as go through my netw...
Michael Ealy
Is "Stupid" Money Chasing Millennials in Your Market?
Have you heard of the expression "stupid money"? It is when a herd of investors or speculators seem to be overpaying for an asset.In my market in Cincinnati and I guess almost everywhere in the country, "stupid money"...
Denny Moody
BP, help me pick a city for Buy and Hold!
Hey BP,I live in San Diego, CA and would like to invest out of state. I like the idea of investing OOS because it means my investments will have to be passive and it gives me the whole country to choose from. The down...
Diane G.
If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...