Hi, I'm new to the site, although I've been lurking for awhile. Later in 2016, we plan to buy our first investment property. We're shooting for a small apartment building in the 8 to 14 door range. That being said, we...
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All I hear about is how great STRs are and how in the correct market they can basically be a money making machine. What are some of the cons or risks of owning a STR that a new investor should look out for? Asking any...
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I'm looking to buy an investment property in the desert of CA, for high end renters who come for tennis and Coachella. I want my property to stand out among the others, to maximize occupancy in both the high- and off-...
I'm curious as to the psychology involved with external security measures. Specifically whether or not marketing 'added security' via #ACCages, Steel Doors, Burglar Bars, Crawl Space Doors, etc. would make a propert...
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https://realtorparty.realtoractioncenter.com/site/...A bill is in committee to repeal the Rent Control Preemption Act. I invite all of my fellow investors to follow the link above and send a message to your local legi...
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I am a general contractor in the NW, been struggling to find my first rehab because of the usual problems: funding, availability, the usual stuff for first timers as myself. When I first moved in the area I met a numb...
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First some information about me. I'm new imigrant to US and currently live in Dallas. I'm planning to invest 1 million on real estate however I have little knowledge on real estate investing. Base on today's economy, ...
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My last post about my start in real estate got a decent amount of traction and I'm looking to continue providing some value to those starting out.
I'm a former data scientist and my superpower on teams is underwritin...
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Hey guys,I’m relatively new to BiggerPockets and I am having a hard time understanding our current market conditions. I am from Long Island, New York, last summer due to COVID there was lots of cash buyers entering th...