![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3081766/small_1721616415-avatar-ahmedo19.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
As a real estate agent and seasoned short-term rental (STR) host with over seven years of experience, I've seen the STR market evolve, especially post-2021, where competition is at an all-time high. Here are some key ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2466570/small_1684547909-avatar-jonathanc698.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
As someone who is new to syndicating but has a background in construction and small-scale real estate development focused on building duplexes, I'm now interested in venturing into syndicating deals on apartment compl...
Fundamentals: A Philosophy for Success in Life and Real Estate
Note: This article was written in collaboration with ChatGPT, an AI large language model, and reflects the philosophy and opinions of the author, Aaro...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1160337/small_1653752595-avatar-danielo108.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, I'll make this quick for now. I've wanted to do RE but initially didn't have the funds and didn't know how to get around that. Worked part time through the crash and would have had the time. Got married and for...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2981047/small_1711376199-avatar-gladysc17.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey investors!! What's your take/advice? Need advice as I am embarking in purchasing my first rental property. Is it better to invest in one 3-4 unit multi family first or 2-3 cheaper single family homes? what would ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2030872/small_1621517627-avatar-tramn6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We just bought our first rental house through roofstock with tenants in it. Lease is until November 2021. Before we bought, papers showed that tenants paid the last four month until Jan. However, one month after closi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3025610/small_1715975958-avatar-mikhailp12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity. Part 1. Executive Summary
The multifamily real estate sector has experienced a sharp rise in distress rates, increasing from 2.6% to 8.4% over the past seven months. This surge c...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1637146/small_1621514363-avatar-unkleslam.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I currently have a 401(k) with my employer. It does not allow me to use the funds for the purpose of investing in real estate property. i’m very close to changing employers, and they have the ability to discontinue t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2553164/small_1694625263-avatar-guchan.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP friends,
We have been fixated on Pittsburgh, PA for quite some time now, but we've come to the realization that our pursuit of cash flow deals in this area has hit a roadblock. Therefore, we have decided to piv...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/255355/small_1621436587-avatar-rons2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all,Re: insurnace (primary res + rental sfr + Auto)I noticed this year my insurnace premium is increasing on all primary res + rental sfr + Auto by around 30% (3 yrs with this insurance provider ) I never had any c...