Joseph Stewart
Hotel purchase feasibility
I am in the process of selling a commercial retail property which should net me about $2.3M or so. Have been looking at hotels (or larger multi-family) as the next move. I've owned a bar/restaurant in the past as we...
Luis Guerra
The 25% property management fee was killing my STR profits
Hello everyone,I've been managing my short-term rental (STR) in the Orlando area for a few years now. Initially, I handed over the management of my property to a company, giving up 25% of my earnings for them to handl...
Julie Kern
Foreclosure - house next door
Good morning, BP. I have a question on a foreclosure that is scheduled for auction on the courthouse steps in November. We are in a bit of unique position (I think) because the property in question is the house next...
Chris Vicari
Starting Out Huge, 1.45M Investment Property Opportunity
The Basics: I've been watching the micro-climate that is San Diego's short-term vacation rental market since I moved there in 2015. I have numerous friends who rent out their primary residence and completely cover the...
Brad Noe
This Economist Says NOW is the Time to Buy Real Estate!
Like any other prudent real estate investor, I am constantly monitoring and forecasting as best I can the health of the economy. I have to admit, my heart drops a little every time I see a blog or social media post to...
Angela A.
Cash Out, Sell or Stay Put?
I have a condo as a rental with minimal loan balance in San Diego. I bought the unit about 10 years ago and it has appreciated nicely. ROE is not that impressive with around 3.6-3.8%. Basically the equity is genera...
Logan Allec
Historically, how closely correlated are U.S. real estate price performance and U.S. stock market price performance?
And has any historical correlation been coincidental or is there a theory of why real estate price movements and stock market price movements would be correlated? I'm referring to U.S. real estate as a whole and the ...
Breanna Green
$235k Question, Putting It All Out There
Hello Bigger Pockets Supporters,
I'm in some need of financial advice. I'll attempt to be brief since there's a lot of info to provide. I recently received a loan (30 year, 3.5% for $235k cash out refi tied to a prop...
Adhirai M.
Self managing STRs from long distance
Hello all, I am looking to invest in STRs out of state (from West Coast to East Coast). My biggest concern / worry is how to self-manage the property, considering that I am brand new and I have no experience in any so...
Masyn Grant Barney
Small Multifamily Only Works 1 of 4 Ways Right Now
Small Multifamily (2-4 units) Only Works 1 of 4 Ways Right Now
1. Large down payment sacrificing Cash on cash return. You may be able to break even or cashflow, but you'll be putting 25%+ down and your CoC will b...