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We have all heard the saying that you are the average of your five closest friends. Lately this has had me thinking about that. For me the people I am around the most are the people I work with at my job and my wife...
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I've heard a lot about San Pedro recently. It has all of the ingredients to be the next highland park. (huge art and music scene, affordable rent, "authenticity" etc...) I've also seen that they are redevoloping their...
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So we are in closing on a property in Fairview, NC just east of Asheville. I wanted to discuss our ideas for the property as an STR and get some feedback and maybe a few other ideas. I have checked AirDna data and the...
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One of the biggest psychological obstacles that I have come across since I began my investing life recently is the fear that is reflected off of my friends and family. They fear that we will fail in our investments an...
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Hey all,
My name is Brian and I'm beyond excited to start my journey with the BiggerPockets community! My interest for real estate has grown immensely these past few months. The BiggerPockets podcast and books have ...
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it is well known that investing in real estate is ran by men. There are few women in the industry. What are some tips for women that want to start investing?
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Would you buy a triple net with a Pier 1 imports as a tenant with 4 and a half years remaining in the contract? Location is good but my concern is the situation of Pier 1 importa, numbers are dropping so quick that af...
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Hi, yes it's me again, back from vacation.
For those who are old enough to get the AARP magazine, even if you don't want it in the mail, there is an article about this guy. High pressure and intemidates people to sig...
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Does anyone do move in specials for their rental units? I have been considering doing something like $100 off the first month's rent or maybe a lower rent for the first 3 months of a 12 month lease. Have you had succe...