Ryan Leake
STR Data in Austin, TX - # of Guests, Average Daily Rates, Occupancy %...
This week's post goes out to the data-driven folk...First, let's talk about two key metrics: Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Occupancy Rate (%).Understanding ADR: Maximizing Rental IncomeThe Average Daily Rate (ADR) is a...
Dante Barnes
How to avoid paying taxes on received capital
Hello everyone, I have a question. I am about to receive $100k from a family member for the sole purpose of real estate investing. With the money I plan on putting down money on a multi unit. my question is how do I a...
Jeremy Porter
Navigating the Decision: Should Landlords Allow Tenants to Perform Maintenance?
In the world of property management, the question of whether landlords should approve tenants to perform maintenance on rental properties is a common and multifaceted dilemma that requires careful consideration. This ...
Mark Douglas
Too much Real Estate? What Else is There?
I'm just getting started in REI (one duplex, but planning on picking up more units soon!) and recently I was talking to a gentleman who is 49, who's been investing in RE since he was 20. We were talking about risk-to...
Alex C.
Becoming a (small-scale) financial partner for my first flip deal
Hello,I've been reading the forums/lots of REI books and listening to hundreds of BP podcasts over the last year, and I'm ready to jump in and start on my first deal. My long-term goal is buy and hold, likely with BRR...
Gino Barbaro
The Psychology Of Money
I just wanted to share a book that I read recently called The Psychology of Money. One quote that really stood out for me was that money’s intrinsic value is it’s ability to give you control over your time. Most peop...
Gil Ortiz
Introduction to Bigger Pockets
Hello everyone,I am a husband and a father of two, currently an active duty U.S Marine and a part time investor. I am a new investor in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The Southbay to be specific based out of Gardena,...
Mark Magaro
Large 3 Story Duplex with 16 tenants
Hi all,I'm currently looking at a very large duplex with 8 rooms/6 baths on each side. It's in an up-and-coming neighborhood and a combination of working people and college students currently rent it. I've underwrit...
Suzanne Miller
Can a tenant set up an escrow account for rent balance?
Hi there, my husband and I are in talks to lease an ADU in Oregon from August 1 until next April. We are currently both unemployed due to the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism sector but have more than enough money to...
Bryan Hancock
Partial Recourse Construction or Infrastructure Loans
What are you seeing the market like for development infrastructure loans and/or vertical construction loans right now? Are lenders offering partial recourse loans? If so, on what terms?