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Hello all! I am from Las Vegas and buying deals and brrrr them is kinda hard here due to prices high and rents lower. I am not sure what other markets to invest in. I have been looking into OKC, DFW area and Memphis. ...
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In December I bought 1/2 of a duplex in urban Seattle. . Purchase price: $350kSize: 1,100 sq ftMortgage + taxes + insurance: $2,000/month Down payment: 30% = $105kAge of house: 8 yearsHOA: $0 - no HOA at allrehab $$ s...
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My first investment property
Learned a lot, not a home run, but it is a start.
Before I begin let me give you “the back story” on me.
My wife and I have known since we started dating 5 years ago that we wante...
I’ve gots ground STR business. A few years ago I had about 40% of my bookings coming from VRBO but airBnB gained significant traction, and soon 95% of my bookings were from AirBnB with a 90% occupancy rate. Sounds go...
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What is the difference between different intermediaries or how would you evaluate them assuming basic conditions are met (timely communication, can complete transaction within IRS deadlines and not a crook). Im tryin...
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Hi all, I can't seem to find any definitive answers to this question. I'm looking to purchase my first property with the multi-family (2-4) house hacking strategy (live-in, low money down). Based on my income and a 4...
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Hi bigger pockets community! I’ve gone through some of the previous posts on investing in STRs in Mexico but still feel unsure whether this is a good option for me. For background I own two properties in the SF Bay Ar...
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As a passive investor, my favorite time of the month is when the distributions start flowing into your bank account or your self-directed IRA (SDIRA) custodian account. It’s kind of like payday for a W-2 or the first...
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Hello Investors!I am curious how common it is in the RE industry to use bookkeepers and if you find value in it?
At how many doors/properties does it usually make sense to hire bookkeepers? (any rule of thumb?)What ...
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If and when the time comes, I know many of said it is best to setup an LLC for the property you intend to purchase ("123 Main Street LLC") for a variety of legal/financial reasons. I also know in general, Delaware off...