I'm adding a pool to a property. It is a triplex in Palm Springs that we are either going to flip or hold and rent.  My partner and I have been trying to decide whether we should go with plaster or pebble tech. I know...

Okay so the more I look at the two options the more they start to seem more and more similar. in both situations Investors are giving their money to a central figure (Operator/Sponsors) who goes and invests in real es...

So I walked out back and found this in the back yard.   Looked like the bottom of a lake inside the old pool.  seller said if I clean it out, it would be worth something.  I could offer it to my end buyer.  I don't wh...

Dear BP Members, Although there are a lot of posts regarding rentals with pools every situation is different and hence reaching out for advice. So i am in contract for a single family home in a great location in Austi...

I've read in numerous places not to buy/invest into a high unemployment area or low population growth area. But does that strategy actually apply to a well-known tourist attraction city? (For ex: Las Vegas)There are a...

I recently participated in the bidding process on a pool of 180 non-performing second mortgages. It was a big hype because it was direct from a bank (through a broker) along with a substantial quantity of loans.
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Hi all, quick question. I am in the Port Saint Lucie, Fl market and i have an airbnb that is doing quite well from an income perspective. However going into the summer my bookings have slowed down, i do not currently ...

Hello.  Does buying a STR with a pool put you at an advantage and increase revenue because it's more desirable for STR tenants?  Is the maintenance of the pool worth the hastle? 

I recently purchased an investment property in Montgomery, AL—a 5-bedroom property close to a major hospital in the area. It has an inground pool that I was initially set on filling in. However, lately, I've been rese...

Any host here with a pool house or hot tub?For my next 3BR house in LA, I come across pool houses. Obviously they are more expensive and need maintenance. Also a pool house will attract more party guests leading to no...