Jody Powell
House Hacking via Airbnb
Hi all, I wanted to share my recent experiences with turning our garage studio apartment conversion into a short term rental. We have had great success and so far no real issues. The income has paid for the mortgage f...
Garet Gavito
OOS Investing in Which Markets?
Hello there! I'm
based in San Jose, CA (and may be moving to NYC in the next ~1.5 yrs) and have been trying to decide which market to invest in
out of state. I make a decent six-figure income here but couldn't fat...
Nick Sadler
Starting as a new investor in an expensive area
Hi All,I've been lurking and reading for a little while now, so wanted to just post some questions I had to see if anyone has opinions that they'd be willing to share. I'm in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, and ...
Minh Le
Investment opportunities in Beaumont, TX
Hello all,Since the Houston market is ultra-competitive these days, I would like to look outside the city and Beaumont, TX came on my radar. I looked at threads pertaining to the Beaumont, and they seem to have a favo...
Michael Sweet
STR in Maui or Hawaii - anyone cash flow positive
Anyone making money on vacation rentals in Kihei or Hawaii?
any tips? location? condo complex? is it possible to run 4 or 5 as a job?tI would like to buy, rehab, furnish, and run enough to make a living?so far I only...
Dante Nava
Ever buy with No Equity?
So, stupid question... Is there EVER a time when it would make sense to buy when there is no equity in a property? For example, a house is in very good condition, and the seller is motivated, but has no equity. Wou...
Kim H.
Today is Decision Day! Please help with numbers.
Today is my first "decision" day. I am under contract in my feasibility period on my first multi family investment deal. I have another week in my feasibility period but tomorrow is inspection day, so lots of $$ ...
Ericka G.
Appraisal came back LOW - now what?
Under contract to buy a really unique property, but the appraisal came back like $40k under the agreed on sales price. We are financing this one, so can’t move forward without the seller coming down.
Seller (investor...
Thomas Lorini
BP Newbie - Looking for Advice/Input on a Recent Purchase!
Greetings BP colleagues!Being a new BP member I thought I would seek some INPUT/ADVICE from other members on a recent purchase I did....wish I was a member sooner to ask before I closed.So I just closed on property (6...
Alex C.
Most properties selling below list price in LA have you noticed?
I talk to potential sellers every single day. I look at real estate listings every single day. I have now seen most closed listings (80-90%) closing below list price for months now. I believe we're in the middle of a ...