Karl Washington
Should I save up money to pay for a title search before doing my first deal?
Hello, I haven't done my first deal yet. I'm worried I won't have enough money to pay the title company for doing a title search if my deal falls through for whatever reason. I also heard that I should tell the title ...
Cheng Zhou
Doing market research with Chat GPT, using Atlanta as an example
Hey folks, I want to share my experience using Chat GPT to help you do efficient market research. Some tips to keep in mind when using Chat GPT:1. ask specific questions, with guidance on what data points do you expec...
Mo Takhim
New OOS Investor looking for Thrustworthy Turnkey companies
Hi Everyone!I want to thank everyone on BP for being so helpful and supportive of new Investors like me. This side has an incredible amount of wealth of knowledge which truly invaluable! I am from NJ and looking to fi...
James Thompson
Poll: Hottest STR Markets 2025-26
What are everyone’s thoughts on the best STR markets to invest in now that will experience the most growth and appreciation in 2025-26?
Stephen Dispensa
Changing My Business During The Pandemic
Hey guys,
After making some massive changes to my business model in 2020, I thought I’d make a post here on how the pandemic has affected my plans. I’d be interested to hear from others in how it’s changed things for...
Frankie Woods
Using your 401k loan as Reserves
I'm struggling with the "where do you put your reserves" debate. I'm pretty confident that relying on credit cards and lines of credit may not be wise in a black swan event. In that regard, if you have $50k in a 401...
Chris Allen
Are Loan rates so bad that a first time STR buyer really should steer clear?
I put Branson because that is what I am near, but I am interested in lots of areas, mainly Florida.
Are rates really so bad right now that a first time STR buyer with 20% Down should not even try? Based off the numb...
Steven Richards
Deciding our First Market
Hey BP, My wife and I are looking to move out of NYC within the next 15 months and are trying to make an educated decision on where to go. We are looking to sell and fix n' flip our way into multi-family commercial pr...
Michael Nahm
Tenant Complaint, Need Advice
I need to get some thoughts from this great BP community on an issue.My tenant is in a great condo I own, and has been living in it for years. I need to add that this tenant is great as well, usually quiet and hasn’t ...
Michael Temple
Analysis vs. Offer Strategy
I want to collect some input from other investors on the best way to handle the strategy of analysis vs. offers. Here is what I mean. Every single day I get leads sent to my email from my Realtor, Zillow, and Trulia. ...