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Hey BP community,
We just bought our first property that we plan to use for short term rentals. We currently have 4 long term rentals so this is the first time we will be working in the short term rental space.
A f...
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There are two types of people in this world. People who see problems, and people who choose to try and fix them. How many of us walk past trash that is in our direct path, but instead of picking it up, just assume tha...
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Just trying to get a feel for what price brackets most started out in? And how did you finance your first deal? Also, is it possible to fund a deal with an IRA and not be penalized for taking money out? Between credit...
I applied in May and appraisal was completed in less than a week. Yet, I received terms 2 weeks ago, and CTC this week.
Rate: 8.125%
Processing Fee: $995
Closing Fee: $1,360
Origination Fee: 2.650%
Admin Process...
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Hi there! I'm wondering if anyone from California/ out of state has any tips on investing in Florida or any lessons or "dumb tax" to share? My investing partner has lots of experience here in CA, but we're interested ...
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Hey all,
With my WFH job I have 1-3 hours a day to spend studying real estate. I currently have 1 single family in Tulsa and partnered in a 20 unit complex, also in Tulsa. I want to spend these available hours learni...
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Good afternoon y'all,
Genuinely curious, what is the dominating factor that you look for in a piece of investment real estate?
I am in San Antonio and just like anywhere else, no investor nor piece of property is a...
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There are more than a few of us dreaming of earning passive income from the beach, but how can that beach house or unique property work for you? Check out the new BiggerPockets book by Avery Carl "Short-Term Rental, L...
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Hi everyone! My name is Eric and I am looking to get started in real estate investing. My ultimate goal is to own enough doors to replace my 9-5 income and become work optional. I have a long and exciting road ahead t...
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Hey everyone,Let me first warn you that this is a long post but I'm sure you'll find it interesting and I hope to hear what you think. If anyone has any questions please post them in this thread. Ill be happy to help!...