George Griffeth
Problems with General Contractors?
Hello community,I’m a young construction professional preparing to go out on my own in the Los Angeles market. I’m working on a business plan to better define my business in my own mind. I’ll be getting my general con...
Kristine Norris
Manage property on your own or hire management company ?
Newbie here! I’m about to be a first time rental property owner. I’m considering having a property  management company run it for a while until I learn the ropes or indefinitely. Thoughts? and how should I go about...
Joseph Beilke
Thoughts on building from the ground up.
So I have been on BP reading many books and the forums, and listing to many many Pod Cast for close to a year. In my town of Palm Coast, FL it seems that there really is nothing in the ROI of 5% or better. The bi...
Mindy Nicol
Best places to purchase Short Term Rentals in 2024
Hi there,I'd like to know where are the best opportunities for STR investors in 2024. While much of the US is complaining of saturation, where would YOU put your money?I have investors looking at building out portfol...
Nicole Goss
Best Direct Mail Service Providers?
Hello BP Community,
I'm researching my first direct mailing here in Northern Virginia. In addition to being a beginner investor I'm also a new real estate agent and want to send postcards to all the homes in my subdi...
Casi Rice
What qualities to look for in a good agent? Trying to learn as a new agent
I am in no way asking for business but rather for your opinions, thank you! My question: When you are looking for an agent to work with, what are qualities you look for and want? I ask because I would like to work wit...
Aaron Goetsch
Blanket / Portfolio Loan Options
I’ve got 28 rental properties, duplexes and single family, I would like to put into one blanket/portfolio loan. Some are paid off and others have good equity in them. I’m wanting to know what my finance options are fo...
Scott Wolfe
Potential First Time Landlord (Pittsburgh - Squirrel Hill)
Hi Folk. New to the group. First time poster. I'm looking at moving to TX. No state income tax and a nice property tax exemption on whatever house I decide to call home (one of the perks of being a disabled Veteran)...
Chris Park
Lease Renewal - Large 60 lb dog (PET FEE?)
Hi all, newbie here and looking for advice on a lease renewal on a great tenant. Pretty much an ideal tenant but now would like to include a 60 lb shepherd to a small 1 bedroom apartment in NY. Looks like if she can't...
Daniel Lozowy
Estimating expenses, advice needed
When you estimate expense on an apartment building, I know it's recommended to go with 50% of the gross income. But what about areas where rents are very high? What's the best way to be accurate and conservative at th...