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Hi! Happy holidays. I'm new to this site and REI, so seeking some advice from the more experienced folks here.
I live in the NYC area, but looking to purchase a rental investment property in the Austin metro area, wh...
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Greetings BPers, I'm curious to hear opinions from those of you in vacation markets on the effects of the new tax bill on the second home market for 2018. My gut tells me that retail buyers will hesitate and put down...
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My landlord has just notified me she is considering selling the property I rent from her. I would like to approach the subject of seller financing with her as a possibility of buying the property but I am not sure of ...
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Hello!I am reaching out to see if anyone has suggestions/insights on how I can add an exterior camera to remotely view my out of state rental property. I'm not looking to do anything that would show the interior or v...
Hello everyone,
I've been surfing these forums for the past week or so, and have found this site to be invaluable information wise. I've read some of the beginner guides and blogs, financial summary run-dow...
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Hi, I just closed on my 1st rental home and will close on 2nd rental in 3 weeks.Where is the best place to buy/download a good rental application form?(I didn't like some of the wording on the free one from BP).Same f...
Hello, BP. My name is David and this is my first post and I would really like to network, and gain more insight. I'm in the southern part of New Jersey and I am looking for my first multi-family rental property. I wan...
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I am a "traditional" LTR guy, you know? ...But I have really itching to get into STRs or short term rentals (specifically vacation homes). I'm currently working on quite a bit right now but would like to create a plan...
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Hello All!!I just purchased my first multi-unit property (duplex) in Sacramento, just near American River College. I'm a bit nervous about being a landlord and am looking for ways to ensure rent is paid by tenants. Sp...
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Hello all,I am a young investor and have been saving up for my next investment. I currently own a home that I rent out. I am curious to know if it is wiser to buy a home to rent out to tenants or to buy a home in a go...