For owners with a small portfolio (1-3 STR), how did you decide between self management vs hiring a vacation rental company? If you have a larger portfolio, are you still self managing? I am just starting out and have...

After a over 200 calls discussions with investors via phone calls, I discovered that a notable portion of my time is spent reprogramming bad money habits created by the way we were raised. Further compounding this pro...

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I love this site. The generosity of pros is astounding. Plus, I like the different opinions that provide different things to think about.

Hubby and I have been looking and working on purchasing a small ...

Hi Guys - brand new member here... hoping for some good advice. Fiancee and I are building a brand new home. It's fairly large (4400 Sq/6 bedrooms) We will own it free and clear and should be completed around April...

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to mainta...

Hello all,I'm from Suffolk, Virginia, which is located about 30-45 minutes from the more well-known areas of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. I work in VB as an IT system administrator. I love my job, but learning real est...

Hello! My name is Tyrus Cowan. I am a relatively new BP Member looking to make new connections and learn from experienced investors, especially in my area. I moved to the Cookeville, TN area a little over a year ago, ...

I will be repainting a 1 bedroom rental unit to make ready for a new tenant at the start of next month. There are wood floors in the bedroom and living room that I will be refinishing.This unit is rented close to the ...

Hey BP,    I have been learning about marketing for deals (intend to wholesale most and rehab a few) from here and and from Terry.  Recently at a REI meeting, a realtor put a different perspective I didn't think of.  ...

Hello allI just joined Bigger Pockets and am excited to hear what the collective community has to say about REI. I haven't flipped a house in years and am just getting into rentals, so any suggestions as to what to st...