Hi all,
I would love some advice on my specific situation. I’ve been interested in getting into real estate as a way to potentially have extra income and also have more of a safety net in retirement, either through ...

If you own a short-term rental, there are likely to be seasons when bookings slow and you worry about generating enough income. The resort industry knows this cycle well. They have “high season,” when everyone wants t...

Industry experts foresee domestic travelers will lift Short Term Rental occupancy throughout summer and fall.
VRBO’s most recent research shows that 2 out of 3 travelers prefer a vacation rental for 2020, and this re...

I have been looking at the pros and cons of investing in RE versus placing money into the stock market (example JNJ) and enjoying the dividend and appreciation of that stock. Clearly there are risks in both approa...

How do you know when is the right time to make the leap? We're considering a STR. How do you know when to pull the plug and purchase your first investment? It's such a big purchase when you have a family with little o...

I have a high quality 4/25 single family unfurnished rental in Atlanta suburb that currently asks for $2500 rent.  It used to command $2650 but through the winter, I have reduced the asking rent to $2500.  Due to larg...

Hi everybody,I am new here to the BP community so I wanted to introduce myself! My name is Andre and I am a 22 year old realtor licensed in New England. This will be my second full year being licensed and I am in the ...

i dont think the 2% rule works in los angeles... how is it possible to find a $2000 per month rent place for $100,000 this just does not seem possible... could anyone explain whether the 2% rule or 50% rule works in l...

I talked to a mortgage lender in my area, and after a few minutes of talking he was clearly excited about my situation! This got me really excited too, and he told me that I am formally pre-approved for a loan! I am t...

Hi,I'm new to investing and like most things starting out I don't have capital.  An old mentor of mine once told me that if you can't make money without money then even if you have money you'll probably go broke.  He ...