Joey B.
Investing long-term in Miami, FL (Duplex or Condo)
Hello beautiful people of BP! I need some advice and insight. My main question is for condo-purchasing: If I purchase a condo in let's say Brickell or Wynwood, could I say it is more likely to rise in value long-term ...
Dominique Le
First timer to help start real estate portfolio (from CA)
Hi all! I’m so excited to be apart of this community and hope I can learn from you all. I live in the expensive Bay Area of CA. My husband and I were born and raised here. We are renting and in our early 30’s. Ho...
Don Konipol
Actual Questions I’ve Been Asked by Borrowers/Brokers
Actual Questions I’ve Been Asked by Borrowers/Brokers
1. My client is worth over a billion dollars. How quickly can you make him a $25,000 loan?
2. Do you lend 150% of appraised value?
3. How much down payment do I...
Gerald Pitts
Bed Bugs in Vacation Rental Accusation
I'm anticipating getting a review saying "This cabin has bed bugs." Guest sent a picture of his friend who woke up with some kind of bite on her shoulder (not consistent with bed bugs on google images). And then the...
Gary Miller
higher income investor
Just recently got onto Bigger pockets looking for real estate investment. I am a physician, 59, and recently got out of financial debt associated with divorce and custody issues and am in a much better position at thi...
Colleen F.
Negotiating rent for the right tenant
I have had a number of people look at a current rental and the ones that apply have been rejected so far. They are really borderline candidates, not terrible but with a couple of items put together smoker no rental...
Account Closed
Looking to understand various Hawaii Markets
Looking to invest in our second STR property and Hawaii is in our radar. Being out of state, my husband and I have no idea about the area and ideal places to invest in terms of STR income and long term appreciation. C...
Julie Philpott
Is not having Central AC a deal breaker for tenants in Ohio?
Hi everyone,I’ve found a multi-family property in North Linden that I’m interested in purchasing for a buy-and-hold investment. Before this, I’ve come across several older multi-family buildings that lack central AC (...
Richard Olshove
Best place in Huntsville to invest and good RE agent?
Hello all! I am exploring Huntsville as a potential investment location. Where are the best places to invest in A- to B+ and C+ to B- SFRs properties? Looking for any insights that would prove valuable and/or a loc...
Josh Carpenter
Bottle of Wine for a Welcome Gift
When I was traveling in Europe, Airbnb's often included a bottle of wine. I think it would be a nice touch for my STR, but I'm not sure about the legalities. Any doing this, or have any experience or knowledge to share?