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I've recently become involved in an HOA that is really struggling. It is a high foreclosure pocket and there are now many vacant units and non-paying owners. Only about half of the owners pay the dues. We've lost o...
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Has anyone seen any changes in their short-term rental property activity since the Coronavirus Outbreak has started? Any thoughts on whether short-term rentals will take a hit? My first thoughts would be it probably d...
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After a long day of looking at some potential properties with some clients of mine, we decided to stop in at Selland's Market Cafe and grab some lunch. While waiting for my mouth-watering french dip to arrive, I decid...
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So in his book "Complete Guide to Money", he says that you shouldn't even get into real estate investing until you're out of debt, maxed out your 401k and Roth IRA options, have paid off your own house, already have e...
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Hey BP fam! I'm still doing market research and can't decide what would be a less riskier option for me, is it better to find a property in a vacation destination that's more rural and outdoors or a property in a more...
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My colleague Nick Ikonomou and I share some common beliefs about the traits which are found in virtually every successful person - especially in real estate investing. Nick shared them with his friends, and I am now d...
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I live in Dallas, TX, which has one of the top buyer's market in the nation. Homes are cheap and abundant, so im thinkin houses would stay up for sale longer than usual because theyre so many houses to pick from. So...
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Hello all, I am hoping to get some insights from real estate agents who do a lot of work with investment properties and short term rental acquisitions especially! How do you feel the market is nowadays? Are you still ...
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Does luck have anything to do with success? It has as much to do as hard work. As much as determination. As much as ability to align with successful people. As much as attitude. As much as the right opportunity. As mu...
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Hey BP, For those who have rental properties. Would you ever advise renting your property to a friend? What are some potential downsides here? Please comment if you have any experience or advice. I have no plans to re...