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My goal for 2020 is to start my first STR. I've acquired a property and hope to go live with my listing in February.What is one piece of advice or encouragement you wish you would have been given before you got start...
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Hi all,My name is Tal and I am new to the business. I am starting out now and DC is the area I am looking into.I was wondering if there are any DC investors here. Perhaps I can draw from some of your experiences. How ...
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Earlier today, I visited with a woman from Charlotte who owns a cabin in Pigeon Forge. She bought her cabin in a bidding war in early June. I haven't posted a blog entry in a while, but I suspect this theme is going...
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Hi, I am a new out of state investor. I have SFH that is managed by property management. I bought it on May 31 with tenants(that are renting...) I'll be glad to get your perspective on this topic. My tenant's lease is...
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Hi fellow BP'ers -I'm hoping members can share with me some valuable knowledge and experiences through renovating a row home in Philadelphia or other urban cities. I'm currently evaluating purchasing a single-family 3...
I have 4 properties (2 MF, 2 SFR) in California in a trust LLC. I am the sole trustee and also one of the beneficiaries. All properties are owned free and clear (no debt) and we would like to cash out refi so we can f...
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I closed on a property, with the assumption that I would be getting prorated rent and the security deposit. I only received half the security deposit and no rent. They let me know that the tenant was being evicted, co...
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Hey guys, I need advice on a slight problem I have. Right now, I'm in the middle of my first fix and flip deal. The whole house is basically finished, except for the kitchen, Walls, electrical, plumbing, tiling, pa...
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How did you all get started? Who mentored you?
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I have a few contacts abroad who are interested in investing in real estate to get a foothold in the good ole USA. I have peaked their interest by bringing up the EB5 Visa program. I only have a cursory understanding ...