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Hello Bigger Pocket peeps, I created my profile in 2015 and haven’t been very active on here. I’m not very smart and kind of slow. Over the last couple of decades, I’ve been in the motel business, owned several c-stor...
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Hey all! I started my REI journey in Q4 of last year and have since picked up 2 properties. They are local long term rentals with very little if any cash flow. But it got me in the game and they’re in great areas🙏Tha...
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I have been doing a lot of research regarding the Dodd Frank act. I have a couple of ideas that might help avoid legal issues with Dodd Frank. I spoke with my attorney yesterday and he said on one knows if rent to own...
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I’ve got a property under contract, it’s a preforeclosure and I’m trying to wholesale it. This will be my first wholesale deal. The owner lives out of state and his daughter is living in the property (I’m assuming ren...
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I've been thinking about expressing my sentiments for several weeks on this forum. As a Property Manager and STR investor, it's a hard thing to do. I still feel like investing in vacation rentals can be an outstandi...
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I am looking to purchase a 20 unit deal out of state. I currently live in CA, but looking to invest in a different state. Other than speaking with a mortgage broker, almost all the local lenders (commercial) mention...
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Looking for help. My husband and I are soon to be brand new landlords....My father in law recently passed away and we will be taking ownership of the home. It is a 2 family home in Boston(Dorchester), MA. His mother l...
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I see plenty of Airbnb listings in Jacksonville, but little information on short term rental regulations for the city. Are there regulations (hotel tax?) governing these short term rentals, or any special hoops to jum...
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I wanted to get everyone's advice on passive real estate investment strategies. We have low 7 figures to invest and would like to retire. We no longer want to be landlords or manage developments anymore. What would be...
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We are going to close on our first rental property this week! A year and a half of analysis paralysis is coming to and end! My question is would it be best to hire a property manager or manage ourselves. Here is ou...