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Hi, I am new at BiggerPockets & realistate investing in US.
I have been researching several SoCal cities for our second and third realistate investment property (first investment property in US - long story). How...
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I heard on a BP podcast that there was bank in Alaska (lending locally) who lends on appraised value of a property, rather than the purchase price. Do these type of banks really exist? Where they will cover 100% of co...
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Looking to start a thread to discuss current events in RTP/Raleigh-Durham and it's impact on local real estate. We clearly see an uptick of demands & low inventory. Especially with investment properties, it's hard...
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I am new to real estate investing and as a traveling medical professional, I have experienced renting with mid-terms rentals and would like to own one. Does anyone have suggestions for good markets for medium term ren...
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I'm new to real estate. My rookie brain would like to pick 3-5 areas to purchase STRs that compliment each other so that one area is cash flowing when the other is not. Like a summer beach house and a winter cabin. Is...
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Starting out in the San Antonio market and having difficulty finding SFHs that cash flow well. Is this a function of the current market? Should I look elsewhere? Or are most investors still investing here despite poor...
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Hi everyone,
I’m conducting some research on what impacts the performance of vacation rental properties the most. For you, is having a 5-star overall rating on rental sites the most crucial factor for success, or are...
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Hello! I'm a new out-of-state investor excited to get into the Cleveland market. I've read multiple bigger pockets books and have been part of a RE mastermind discussion group, so I feel I have a lot of theoretical kn...
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I feel a bit stuck in this scenario, and I could use some advice.I'm raising some money from private investors and wanted to run some options by more experienced posters, because I'm a bit unclear as to what the best ...
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Does anyone have any feedback on what cap rates they are seeing on well located commercial properties in Texas and Arizona?
Interested in answers for all types of commercial properties varied by property class (A,B,C,...