I'm pretty new to the space and want to buy my first STR within the year. I know there are a lot of scams out there and fake "gurus" to try to sell some BS courses. That said, I also know there are a lot of genuinely ...

A recent tax court case shows why the IRS is so successful in winning REP cases against taxpayers.  The case Gregory F. Teague et al. v. Commissioner was pretty easy for the IRS to win.  Honestly, quite surprised this...

I'm about to close on my first rental property and I'm finalizing getting all of my systems in place. I'll be using Zillow's property manager tool to list my home, create a lease, and possibly receive payments (I may ...

I have a few structural questions regarding my business. I am undecided as to whether I should register as an LLC or keep it as a sole-proprietor. I know some benefits such as my personal assets are protected in an LL...

Hi everyone,I'm particularly interested in affordable housing, both from a landlord and policy perspective, and would like to start acquiring units in the Philadelphia area.  The Philadelphia Housing Authority's websi...

Hey! This year at BPcon we'll be doing a live podcast (as we do every year) with a few podcasts hosts. My question is-what have you always wanted to know about the podcast but never been able to ask? Anything goes! It...

Hello! I wanted to extend an invitation to any folks out there who are investing or interested in investing in the Mid-Ohio Valley. End goal is to create commerce and have a network of investors, contractors, and lend...

I've been using traditional paper rental application for my rental property, I see sites such as zillow rental manager now offers online application feature.  Due to Covid-19, I am thinking of it giving it a try.  I w...

Curious on everyone's thoughts on what markets are going to dominate in the short term rental world in 2021? 
I have reviewed some of the Airdna lists and would love to see where other's are investing / having succes...

Hey BP Folks! I have started to play around with the Calculators and I don't know if I am doing something wrong, but how does it make sense to invest in the Los Angeles area? I am using a listing for a triplex in Nort...