![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2955395/small_1708895721-avatar-bille75.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP Community!
I'm Bill from San Diego. I've made a goal to purchase my first real estate investment this year. I'm still learning about different strategies, markets, etc. from podcasts, books, and the learni...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2806121/small_1694586893-avatar-robb256.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm considering investing with Grocapitus for the first time in their value add syndication in Chattanooga TN (https://grocapitus.com/funds/mtr/investor-kit/). I read through a long thread from several years ago abou...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2951046/small_1708299001-avatar-maryp182.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some guidance on improving the performance of our short-term rental, and I’d really appreciate your insights. Here’s a quick breakdown of our financials:
Operational expenses (excludin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1874182/small_1631213611-avatar-ashtonm22.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone I'm new to real-estate investing, although I have been following BP and other groups on YouTube and listening to books I'm no longer a minor so I can do "Adult Things" like buy a house! lol A little abo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/272987/small_1621440548-avatar-sebastiang.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The new normality is pushing more companies to rely on remote work as a measure to prevent COVID-19 spreading. The current circumstances created the perfect scenario for the boom of the so-called “Zoom towns”: rural a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1629844/small_1682082923-avatar-jasona331.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all, I am looking to purchase a duplex in Connecticut. However, I would like opinions on some good markets there to get started. I am looking at the Bristol/Waterbury Markets. Any advice would be greatly appreciate...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1284685/small_1694943346-avatar-baahir.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Bigger Pockets Family,I live in the south jersey area and was wondering, what are some great areas to invest in long-term ?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/353379/small_1621446147-avatar-vincentp3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey everyone,I had a question about analyzing rentals, I see people add the expense of Maintenance, Property manager, and vacancy along with others. And I have learned that people use a percentage of the rent to figur...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/777923/small_1694618276-avatar-heidik4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’m in the process of buying a very dated large house in a nice neighborhood. It’s a 4 bedroom 2 bath and has a eat in kitchen, den, living room and formal dining room. As well as a sun room. I am considering adding a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/654266/small_1695119439-avatar-mikel131.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am looking for a good wife angle lens that is made for the iPhone 7plus, I want to use it to take listing pictures for my properties. I've read that the olloclip is good, however is scratches your lens and space bl...