Hi all, I own several properties in Nicaragua that I rent out on airbnb.  They are profitable, modestly so, and the real opportunity here is long term.  My town is quickly becoming a tourist destination and some peopl...

Back in Feb '15 I purchased a beautiful 3 story brick office building. Quick Facts:Year built - 2007 - bank owned in 2009 - vacant for last 5 yearstotal sq ft - 10,000Build cost - $800kpurchase price - $230kReno cost ...

I'm trying to flush out my conference schedule. I was going to use BP's message system and contact people directly, but unfortunately the PM system on Bigger Pockets has a very aggressive spam filter. It's makes it im...

I remember Christmas Eve as a child. I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep. I wanted to be awake every second until the morning came. I didn’t want to miss anything! But inevitably I’d arrive at the Christmas tree th...

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I’m in contract on a 9 unit in Kingston, NY. Hopefully I’ll be closed by December. I’m looking for other investors in the Kingston area who have local knowledge. I’d love to get referrals for handymen, con...

Originally posted by "apbowman":I am not going to say anything bad about them as they are from my state. I have learned a thing or two over the years and that is Google.com has lots of answers. Now I have never been t...

I've been considering a deal in a small town an hour away.  The property is a 4-plex + small retail storefront and is historically registered.  It's the best location in a poorly located town and is relatively afforda...

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I'm attracted to a tin / metal roof for a rental property due to the relative ease of installation and comparable cost to shingle.

Do you think this is a bad idea from a tenant perspective? I have on...

Now that your retire, what time do you wake up?What time is acceptable or yet better appropriate. I don't think that you ever retire, you want to try and stay as busy as possible to retain your independence.

Hello BP!Looking to engage in some discussions with fellow BPer's about these markets as the crazy market in Charlotte (and across the U.S.) has me considering options nearby but not too pricey. I have been following ...