In an era marked by rapid economic changes and uncertainties, the real estate market has showcased an unexpected level of resilience. Many anticipated a downturn or even a crash due to factors like rising interest rat...

Hello BP Agents,Has anyone been watching the commission lawsuits?  MLS PIN settled for $3 million and to stop requiring sellers to offer buyer-broker compensation.  There are even more lawsuits going on and there are ...

Hello BP Members,I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and sane in these crazy times.  I am currently under contract on a vacation rental in the Smoky Mountains (approx. 10 min from Pigeon Forge), with a closing da...

How do you get estimates on needed rehab for a property? I am new to this and have never had to do an estimate? Do I hire someone to walk property with me and help me with estimates? At least for first time till I get...

OK,  BP family, I need some help. I received an email from a lady who's looking to sell a house. She is an out of state owner and currently has the house rented. She is 72 and says she'll never move back to Virginia a...

In Northern California San Francisco Bay Area, the market seems to be going up despite a record run up and COVID. This doesn’t make any sense to me. Should I invest now or wait for the market to drop.

Hi everyone,I'm trying to get started in Real Estate Investing but I'm afraid that prices are too high again in Southern California...Should I wait for prices to drop?  Is it possible to find a great deal during these...

Where do you all see the future of commercial real estate brokerage going?  It's difficult not to think about what technology has done to the residential industry.   

Hi everyone!! Thank you for reading! (also posted in STR forum) 
A little about me:
I've saved money for years to buy my first prop and will short term rent/Airbnb. My budget is around $500-700K. I'm preapproved up...

I am getting help from my local business center on the plan and marketing strategy, but I would also like to discuss it here to get some more perspective. I believe this business idea is timely in the era of COVID, an...