Hi I am a new investor from souther California. I am looking to invest in a out of state market as southern california is very competetive with high property cost. Do you think its a smart idea to buy my first rental ...

I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past.  Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...

Hello everyone my name is Will and I would like to say that I really like this forum and thank you for helping people who are just starting out or are thinking about starting like me.

Well, not long ago I was in a di...

Hi, just wondering has a recommendation on a VPN provider for an Airbnb host in terms of affordability, ease of use/setup, and security? I'm going to setup a separate network for guests and want to limit any kind of r...

What are some of the biggest hurdles professionally that you've encountered and how did you make it over the hurdles?

Hi Everyone,I have been studying every corner of this site for about the past month in an attempt to learn as much as I possibly can about RE investing before I take the plunge with my first deal. There is such a weal...

What tools, software, or other programs does everyone use to manage/operate their short-term rentals?I have purchased and (mostly) set up my first STR property and getting to the point where I am looking at various pr...

Hello everyone I would like to get your take on this situation.
I sold my primary residence a year ago to down size and I'm currently renting until I decide where I would like to live next. Now that I'm looking to in...

Through a bit of reading and research, I am gathering that it is much easier to break into RE investment if you already own a home. I would like to know what your thoughts are on this, and also how some of you were ab...

This is a question for my accountant, but since he's on vacation this week I wanted to see if anyone has had a similar experience. Here's my dilemma: I have struck a deal for a seller-financed acquisition of a mob...