This new startup, called Rhino, is launching a new insurance product for landlords that claims to negate the need for security deposits. In theory, this will make listings more appealing and cut down on the hassle of ...

Hi all! Here's the dream: buy 10 - 30 acres near / around Chattanooga with the intention of placing tiny houses or small cabins to rent out to adrenaline junkies. Chattanooga has been rated number one city for adrenal...

Looking to see thoughts on selling rentals and investing them in Reits through a 1031 exchange. Our properties have more than doubled in value and it seems like the return may be worth more than the headache of owning...

I was just thinking about something. What would it take to convert your properties into a REIT? Seems like a cool idea to me. Turn your empire public - sell shares - get financing to grow. Although you lose in som...

If you had to guess, what is the success rate in real estate investing?  Success being defined by someone being able to live above average lifestyle strictly based upon their earnings in real estate.I bet its below 5%...

I attended my first BiggerPockets event yesterday in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was awesome to meet so many people with similar interests and aspirations. One thing I noticed quickly was as conversations went on...

I've been hearing about this for a year or so now. The big trend for farmers is to start getting into the agritourism business. Not only do they make money working the land, but also buy charging people to do things...

I have read from different people how they advertise their vacation rental condos but I'd appreciate a list or recommendations.  i know about tripadvisor, airbnb and VRBO......any others that you think are good or hav...

Hi All I just acquired my 1st 6 unit building in Cleveland Ohio, I have a property tax question. I acquired the property from an owner who owned it since 97. The market value (in county records) is 120K but the assess...

Hello BP,I have a free evening, so I hope I can get some good responses and ideas for my next property.In April I closed my first property, a duplex in which I "inherited" two long-term tenants.  I live in an apartmen...