Thinking of buying a vacation house in Lake Arrowhead, CA and doing STR with it while also using it ourselves .What are your opinions? Compared to buying in crestline or Big Bear? What is average occupancy rate? Avera...

I hate to ask another question about Quickbooks on the forums but after reading numerous threads I haven't been able to get an answer for my situation.I recently had someone from my CPA's office help me to set up Quic...

Hello, I own several STRs in Hilton Head and am struggling with the cleaning not being done to the standard of a 5 star review.  With very limited options for cleaners, I was thinking of offering the current cleaners ...

Hi everyone,I'm considering an investment property in San Diego and would appreciate any help. Considering a single family home I can Airbnb and use as a vacation home when I go visit family in the area. Budget I'm co...

Hi BP Community,
I’ve benefited from the BP brain trust when looking for recommendations on property management software so having finally chosen one, I thought I would share my findings in case it helps someone else...

Hi All,There has been alot of discussion on Facebook pages, message boards, and popular podcasts about the saturation of the market in the Blue Ridge area and warning investors to stay away.  First, I will say that th...

Hi All, I found a good wholesale deal but the statement says "Is subject to HUD guidelines 24 CFR 206.125". What does this mean? Is this a house that can be wholesaled to a flipper?

I want to make another move, but I'm nervous about mortgaging myself too much, then come the day I want a house of my own, I can't get one. I have one 30 yr mortgage on my plate right now. I can live in my rental for ...

Can I sell a spec home and turn around and use the profits to buy a vacant piece of land that one day I will build a home on for Primary residence under the 1031 exchange rules? 

My wife and I are going to be buying our first property as a short term rental. We know it’s a lot more management, and we’re good with that since the cash on cash should be a lot higher than LTR. We’re going to be bu...