Question for the group! This year I decided to start an online store powered by shopify. I'm teaching my daughter how to be an entrepreneur, work from home, and control her own destiny! -I took the time to complete the pages and the online store build. -I loaded many pages with over 200 niche ite...
Before we picked a single countertop on our Portsmouth 4-unit, we made the code list Closing day, my contractor and I walked every unit and both basements. Line by line. The first pass was about what has to be fixed no matter what the building looks like when we're done. Here's what made that lis...
Thanks to the BP team for adding View Count to posts. Although it is not a measure of Worth, it helps me understand what type of topics people prefer. One Post has 500 and another 80; helps me understand what is most interesting. Thanks.
How many of you guys/gals drive Tesla or any other EV brand? Last year, ahead of the end of the big tax incentives, I decided to stick it to uncle Sam and take advantage of some tax incentives. I decided on trying EV, after decades of really loving muscle cars, fast imports, exotics and european ...
I have been bumping around but have not seen a self storage group yet. If you know where it is here please guide me to that page. Thank you in advance for your precious time.
Is anyone flipping land? Does the Land Geek style of land flipping still work in 2026? Curious your experience (beginner or seasoned).
I currently have a VA loan at around 2.5% for my primary residence. For round numbers, I owe $350k, and it is worth about $1.1 mil according to Zillow. We've lived in the home since 2017, and it's located in Charleston County (SC). Since my family has grown, we need a little more space. The new h...
As a web developer who is seeing my career drastically changing in real time, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how fast things are moving, especially with all the AI updates coming out almost daily and everything else going on in the world. It feels like the landscape is shifting pretty quic...
I’m trying to pay a guy in Pakistan for work. He did it for me on the computer. I paid him two weeks ago $100. And now the website that gives him money has given me 12 stages of security and given me a big hassle. Is there an easy way to pay guys for work they do that lives in Pakistan.
anyone show me how to put bp on my desktop so i wont go thru my email all the time thanks
Hi everyone, I’m looking at purchasing a property that has a utility/power pole in the front yard. The main concern is that the pole’s support cable appears to be very close to the driveway and may get in the way when pulling in or out. Before moving forward with the purchase, I’m trying to under...
This is a quick reminder to scope the sewer line. I had a client where we had a deal under contract, did the scope and it looked clean until it went under the street. It was ABS plastic till then but there was a repair needed there. Under the street get's very expensive. He had recent experience ...
One thing I’ve noticed is that a business can be profitable on paper and still run into situations where access to capital becomes important. A business owner may need funding to purchase equipment, cover a large order, hire additional employees, expand into a new location, or simply bridge the g...
I’m looking to move to the area and begin maybe house hacking or something around LaFayette AL.
I am retiring in 2028. I would like to buy a house now and have my daughter live in it until I retire. What would be my best options. I'm open to multi family property also
Hey everyone! My name is Taziyah, and I’m based in the Dallas/DFW area. I currently work in logistics, where I’m used to staying organized, managing daily operations, and making sure things get handled correctly. I’m looking to get into rental property management and short-term rentals, and I’m c...
My wife and I are house hackers. I've been house hacking since 2005. I scream the virtues of house hacking to anyone who will listen. Especially, those who complain about money. Then I keep talking until I'm told to shut up. It's the easiest way to get into RE investing. Moreso, here in San Diego...
I just picked up my wifes new model y yesterday here in Vegas and they instruct you to use FSD on your first drive off the lot. so you just put in destination ( home in my case which was about 30 miles) and press the icon on the Multi-function screen and the car just moves out of the parking stal...
My parents are thinking of selling their home...it needs work and they're older and don't want to deal with it. What options should I advise to them. Just asking for some advice
Hey everyone, I'm a student in an APMP (Applied Portfolio Management) class where my group manages a real portfolio, and we've been working on defining our investment philosophy. The class is focused on stocks, but I've been trying to figure out how those ideas carry over to real estate. So I'm c...
Hi everyone, Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I’m a huge fan of BiggerPockets and am hoping to buy my first rental property within the next year or two. I’m stuck between two very different career paths and would appreciate some advice from people who have been in the industry. Job 1: High-pa...
When bachelor parties are OUT OF CONTROL... Whenever a new rule is introduced, most people ask: "What changed?" Experienced investors ask a different question: "How will behavior change?" That's often where the real opportunity—or risk—exists. The lesson extends far beyond short-term rentals.
Hello all, For my next purchase I would like to do something different and I am not sure if it's possible. My husband and I have been approved to purchase another duplex. We are going to house hack it as well. I am thinking I would like this duplex to be placed into a trust. Is this possible? Do ...
I’ve been working with a VA from the UK for real estate admin work: pulling reports, updating spreadsheets, helping organize transaction docs, following up on basic tasks, and keeping parts of the back office moving. It started pretty casual, just a few tasks here and there. But now the role is b...
I just developed a new RV Park Do you know where I can get Leases, Applications and Rules for this RV Park? Thank you. Joe