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Hey friends,Really struggling with paying 25-30% of our gross to a property manager on our first STR. I love all the details that go into AirBNB (decor, set-up, marketing copy, customer service), so the only things I ...
Anyone here on BP who is 18 - early 20's trying to figure out real estate investing/in the process of making their first investment? I'm right there with ya. What are you currently interested in investing? It would...
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My friend who also invests in another market in Texas suggested that we plant a tree or two in the backyard of our new rental, says it is little cost now for a good return later. Thoughts?
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We downsized from a mortgage-free $600K home in a pricey market to a $100K home in Las Vegas, and have the excess available for investing. These two homes are the only ones we have ever owned. I'm not comfortable with...
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Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc… If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable. You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...
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Hello fellow investors,
For a new person coming into the investing game, many investors say "Get educated". But the more I read, listen and learn, the more confusing and intimidating it gets.
Any suggestions on how...
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I'm looking to build a single family home (or put up a mobile home) on a flat .34 acre residential lot in PA.Some background:There used to be a house on the lot, built in the 1960s, that suffered settling issues due t...
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Hey guys, I decided to post some tips I have picked up from flipping full time in Kansas City, Missouri. If anyone else has great tips please share them also below.1. Finding great subcontractors. This is really tough...
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Hi there,I am interested in pursuing auction properties in Chicago, but I understand the competition is steep. Has anyone successfully purchased a property at auction and have any tips/advice? I am trying to underst...