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Hi BP,
We are looking to invest in a new area. Have been interested in Texas and are learning the different areas, thinking somewhere near Austin, maybe within an hour or two. We are thinking buy and hold with long te...
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To anyone who may have experience flipping land/homes in rural areas outside of major cities, please read this post and I would love to hear any insight as to what experience you have had and any advice you would be w...
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Hey BP community,
If you haven't already, check out the new podcast # 48. My friend and investor agent @Darren Sager was interviewed by @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon turner . Darren is a successful multi...
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In the beginning of 2025 I will have about $100k (hopefully more) in fully vested stocks for the company I work for. I’m considering using that money to start investing in real estate. I work in restaurants operations...
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Today, I am grateful for having decided on a professional property management company. And thankful they were dedicated enough to leave church -on a Sunday morning- to call the police and rush to the unit, all to prot...
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I just had an interesting debate/argument with a friend. He buys lotto tickets and says he is an entrepreneur. I said that I wasn't sure you could do both because hoping to win the Lotto is pure luck and that being/li...
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Just got a house under contract in Tahoe and already we’re having problems. Apparently 3 of our future neighbors were harassing my agent today at the property because they found out we’re turning it into a (legal) Air...
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Besides location, I am convinced that the amenities that you provide in your vacation rental can change the demographic / audience of guests drastically. Example: I had a pool table in the dining room of my airbnb (o...
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considering turning one of my rentals into a vacation rental, and would like to make it pet friendly. looking for some input and tips for doing this. im open to positive and negative comments.
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Does anyone have experience with buying vacation rentals? Any advice on what to avoid or recommendations on what to look for when purchasing property?
Jason