Collin Hays
Appraiser rape and pillage in the Smokies
So my bank is needing an "updated" appraisal on a STR that I own in the Smokies. We called the appraiser from two years ago, and he wants $700 just to update it. That's not even going to the property - merely pullin...
Anthony Mirabile
Buy & Hold :: University of Dayton Mega Block Property - Deal #2
Investment Info:
Duplex buy & hold investment for University of Dayton (UD) students.
Purchase price: $225,000Cash invested: $60,000
UD student rental (8 bed / 5 bath) located in the off-campus student housing ...
Jared Cornelison
How do I find and evaluate vacation-rental property managers?
I just purchased my first STR in Hawaii (Kauai Island). I am not wanting to manage this property on my own long-term. I am curious what the consensus is among experienced investors: AirBnB, or VRBO? or both? Do you bo...
Ross Trampler
New investor moving to Massachusetts/ New Hampshire area
Hello everyone. I am a transitioning Army Officer moving from Texas to the Massachusetts/ New Hampshire area. I recently sold my first home and fell in love with the process. I'm committed to making real estate invest...
Dan Handford
Fractured Apartment Communities
I've be seeing quite a few fractured apartment communities being marketed lately and these have always turned me off due to their complexities and challenges. Fractured Community - an apartment/townhome community wher...
David Powell
American Living in Japan, wants to invest in the US
HiI'm an American Living in Tokyo. I did my first investment in Hawaii in January. It's a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath in Hawaii Kai. I was lucky as my accountant introduced me to a Broker who also doubles as a Property Manag...
Jordan Thompson
Fha loan, should I look for a SFH or multi-family to start?
Hi, I’m 22 years of age. I’m looking to get a Fha loan to purchase a home. I currently have 25k saved. 15 co-signer , 10k me. My aunt has always wanted to get into real estate investing and in short, she will be with ...
Chris Little
Back again.. Years later.. but I think I'm prepared..
Was on here years back but was not in the right position at the moment and still not sure if I'm in the right position to do this. Here is my situation.. Paid off house, 3 cars, credit scores in mid 800s, and a litt...
Ray J.
ADR (Average Daily Rate) Drop and Last Minute Bookings
Hey BP!!Wondering if in your markets for your STRs (Short Term Rentals) are you seeing the ADRs (Average Daily Rates) a lot lower than what you were originally forecasting for the year, and are the majority of your bo...
Kevin Cullen
Looking to get my start in Toledo OH
Hello BP,
Currently live in southern MI and looking to get into my first income property. I have been kicking around purchasing in the Toledo, OH area. I see many challenges investing in that area, but can also se...