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Hey BP! Not an "expert" but I house hack Raleigh and work with house hackers in the area every day. If you're looking for the first or next house hack this year, then you're probably doing a lot of research on areas, ...
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If you had 500k in equity/cash, what would you invest in next?
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I've researched attempting to locate data. So far, it's all predictive analysis. I want to hear from the actual STR operators, how has your business been impacted since March 2022 when the market shifted until now? In...
hi everybody As a real estate investor I am looking for properties in Baltimore. I am looking for properties to improve and sell them afterwards.I would be happy to get an opinion on which areas to buy and invest in, ...
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1. Is it a good time to start investing in real estate because the interest rate is so high?2. How to start investing in real estate when I live in a very expensive area? (Seattle WA)
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Hello BP Community! This is my first post, although I have been an active podcast listener and forum reader for over a year. After feeling as if I have done my due diligence and am financially ready to jump in and act...
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Does anyone here use PropStream software? or know anything about it?
I'd love to get some feedback about it.
Thanks in advance,
Teri
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The stats don't lie:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/stats
Rich Weese has managed to overtake Will Barnard to become number 1 in the BP site influence score!!!
But how long will that last?
Have fun and offer up your r...
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I don't qualify for any more conventional loans so now I need to go the commercial route. Does anyone have any advice? Should I go for a 5-year ARM, or DSCR, or try to get a long-term ARM or DSCR loan? Are there any o...
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Hi all! I'm researching STR options for my first investment, and I'm wondering what areas of California are prosperous for Airbnbs? I know Joshua Tree is booming, but I'm wondering if I've missed that wave? I'm intere...