What kind of verifications do you require from your STR tenants before they stay? I'm talking about people who booked via Airbnb, VRBO, etc... Do you request that the tenants send you a copy of their driver's license?...

My wife and I are planning a full gut renovation of a 2,300 SF single family house in Newton, MA and are trying to plan our budget. We have received preliminary bids from a few contractors and have received wildly var...

Hi, I tried to buy a huge single level single family home which has a floor plan where it can be converted into two units very easily. A small wall and a new kitchen. But I couldn't get that deal. Now I am looking at ...

How's it going guys? I'm from NYC decided to invest out of state. I've read about house hacking on a multi but I need some insight. Would it be possible to house hack in a 3 unit multi out of state leaving one unit va...

Hey BP community! I recently discovered a tenant of mine has their medical card and has been smoking in one of my units. I use the lease supplied with The Book on Managing Rental Properties By Brandon Turner. Here is ...

Being someone who works in investment real estate, I tend to come across quite a few discounted properties that are located near railroad tracks. I've heard a few opinions on this, and I've seen varying evidence in my...

Hi Everyone - First time poster here!My wife and I purchased our property in 2017 and have ~150k in equity (and a lower Mortgage rate due to the 2017 rates).  My wife really wants to look for a new place and would lik...

Hi! Currently looking into out-of-state investing. Specific area is New Hampshire (white mountains). Hoping to get into the short-term- rental market. $100,000-$250,000 price range. I have had some trouble finding inf...

Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $609,000

Cash invested: $300,000

STR using a PM. Monthly cashflow is estimated after all expenses.

What made ...

I work for a wholesale broker and have a client that is looking to purchase a short term rental in NC on approx 1 acre.    The problem I keep running into is finding a lender who will allow a rural STR.  We also need ...