My wife and I are new to the STR world. We are currently looking for a vacation home that will double as our first STR in the Orlando/Davenport area. While running some of our options thru Awning.com, we noticed that ...

I have been cautioned to avoid washer/dryer in building due to water bill increase. I live in NJ and think it would be a good amenity to attract tenants. This is a 2 family (3 bed,1bath units) and there is washer/d...

The decline in the value of the US dollar as the world's number one currency could have various effects on the real estate market. Here are a few possible scenarios:
Increased demand from foreign buyers: As the US do...

Hello BP,We recently tried to list our apartments ourselves instead of using an agent, but we could not get enough applicants so we went back to the agent. We spent over a month listed on multiple national sites like ...

The April 2017 Central Texas Housing Market Report is out from the Austin Board of REALTORS®:
Brandy Guthrie, 2017 President of the Austin Board of REALTORS­® commented, “After a slow beginning to the year, increases...

In this blog I explain the confusion with the location of "Shenandoah", regulations, numbers, and an overall introduction to the "Shenandoah" STR market:

Short Term Rentals in the Shenandoah Valley What You Need to...

Hi All,
I
am nearing an offer on my first multi-family deal in Riverton, Wyoming. I am
doing my best to be thorough in my property evaluation and approach
this as a business rather than a hobby, but recognize I...

Introduction
One of the keys to success in real estate investing is the ability to scale your business efficiently. While using your own cash might seem like a secure approach, alternative financing options like priv...

My first rental property had an existing section 8 tenant when I bought it. I was naïve and attracted to the 'guaranteed' rent. I'd rate the tenant a 2/5, as she didn't completely destroy the property and paid rent ev...

Hey BP, I recently purchased my very first property, which I am now getting ready to list for rent. One question that I keep going back and forth on is, should I include a washer and dryer in the unit? I have heard so...