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Hi there everyone! Excited to be here in the Bigger Pockets forums. Been reading the site for a month or so and decided to get more involved. Don't have anyone in my family or friend group involved in real estate inve...
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I'm new to BP and new to investing. I do have a mortgage background and currently do hold my MLO license in CA. I live in Santa Barbara, CA and for someone that does not have a lot of capital, Santa Barbara can b...
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I am a 31 year career law enforcement professional interested in investing ahead of and throughout retirement. Looking to connect with potential mentors to help along the journey.Thank you.Kevin
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My wife and I recently went on a 48 state, 5 month long road trip across the United States. As real estate investors, STR owners/managers, and real estate agents, we made it our mission to stay in an Airbnb in every s...
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I have been pondering this lately. I'm still in the education and learning phase of my journey, and I'm about one year away from purchasing my first property.My wife and I like to earn hotel points and frequent flier...
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When considering renting an MTR out vs. LTR/STR (or in combo) - what strategies do you implement on prospecting deals to potentially MTR? What are big key components you view when making sure there is demand in your m...
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How do you analyze a property for a medium term rental? Do you use any tools such as Airdna? Price labs? How do you find potential revenue, vacancy rates, etc
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Good day everyone, I am interested in purchasing either a condo or a townhouse for short-term rental. I am also open to a longer rental as long as I could use this place for 1-2 months as a second home (summer or wint...
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All,
I am looking in markets around Tampa FL (100 miles all around) and I am struggling to find a deal that makes sense or find comps that are accurate (crazy fluctuating market currently). I am open to BRR, Long Ter...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $375,000
Cash invested: $230,000
beautiful 4 bed 3.5 bath beach house in ocean lakes- sleeps 13
What made ...