Steven P Daugherty
Our First Short Term Rental Property
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $250,000
Cash invested: $2,500
My wife and I invested in our first short term property in Lake Junaluska, NC. It ...
Justin Webb
Seeking help looking at pros and cons for my first real investmen
Hello all looking for different perspectives.I have a single family home I rent out. The rental income covers maintenance, property management and mortgage payments with a little extra. The equity I have built up give...
Urvashi Vasishtha
Is cold emailing good or bad for Real Estate Business?
Last week, I was reading a "Catch-all guide" on cold emailing to generate RE leads. I have been in the Marketing/Branding profession for 6 years now and I still feel that cold-emailing can appear extremely impersonal ...
Jeff Libby
Paying off mortgage early or reinvesting in other ways
I have been wondering what would be a better strategy, making two extra mortgage payments/ year or using that money elsewhere. I'm going to use a basic mortgage calculator for the doing the math on this example.If I h...
Michael K.
Vendor take back mortgage or promissory note?
Hi Everyone,I’m planning to purchase a duplex through a private sale from a very good family friend. The seller and I have already discussed the terms which is basically a lump sum down payment plus monthly payments ...
Jeremy Porter
Guiding Your Inaugural Rental Investment: Insights from a Seasoned Property Manager
Embarking on your first rental investment journey can be both exciting and daunting. As a seasoned property manager with years of experience, I understand the ins and outs of the real estate market and am here to guid...
Troy Burgett
Tax Strategies and Planning
Hey fellow real estate investors!!I'm new to BiggerPockets. I've been listening to the podcast for a few years but just now joining the community. Disappointed I didn't get online and get active earlier!! I love how m...
Dee Georgian
Take a loss on the property or raise the rent
2 years ago I was plunged into renting my property after a loss of a job and split from my partner in Henry county Georgia where the home is under water and I now own 100% of the property. However, even though the val...
Andriy Boychuk
Direct mail for mobile home owners
Hi,I have couple questions about direct mail marketing. Is it effective to direct mail mobile home owners in mobile home communities?How or where can I get/buy list of mobile home owners on private land?
Sean Dezoysa
Property Management--Licensing Required?
Hi;
I'm considering offering property management services to homeowners who's houses I put under lease/option. Do I have to be licensed or can anyone do this?