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Hello, BP! I hope everybody's doing well around here. In thinking through the 50% Rule, and modeling it out in my spreadsheets, I am finding myself very uncomfortable using it. Here is the hurdle that I'm mentally up ...
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Okay, fair warning. This is a crazy long post. I just joined Bigger Pockets today and really need the expertise in this forum before I embark on my first investment. The members here seem to really know their stuff...
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I am a newer investor with one STR and one more under construction. I am looking to expand my portfolio but am currently working overseas. Is it possible to conduct inspections, do rehabs and close on deals from out...
Hello everyone,I am a new investor (beginner) and excited about the potential of the business. There is so much information out there, what are your suggestions of areas best for beginners? Any comments? Thanks
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Long time reader...first time poster :)I am a real estate agent. I am looking at making offers in the investor arena. However, I am a bit nervous about making offers at lower prices. Do y'all call the listing agents...
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Since my city sucks when it comes to Airbnb permits and housing prices in general I am looking in getting started elsewhere. Does anyone have any experience setting up an Airbnb unit remotely as far as getting it furn...
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I’m sure this is a preference, but curious as to what you all do. When do you look at a property? Do you look before you make an offer, during due diligence, or not until you close. No wrong answers, just curious.
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Question to you more experienced buyers out there...The back story... I'm working w/ a new broker - so the trust factor hasn't fully been established yet... And this would be the first time I'm purchasing something in...
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Hi everyone
Wow, it's been over a decade since I was on BP, nice to be back.
My business partner and I have a fairly large portfolio of SFH's that we purchased as rehab projects using hard money. After doing this f...
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We have a rental in a tropical area that is naturally humid and making it even more humid, our property is next to a pond. According to online weather resources, the humidity right now is 97% and the average humidity ...