Hi, I am needing some advice from a property purchased in 2022 in Central Florida using the House Hack method. Of course, I am one of the 11.7% of FHA owners who bought in 2022 that went underwater. I am a realtor part time and full time RN. I was on a contract when Ian hit in 2022 and my contrac...
Every investor develops their own process eventually. Some look at the roof first. Some head straight to the kitchen. Some start outside. Others immediately start thinking about the layout and resale. There’s no universal walkthrough strategy, but the questions you ask early can shape everything ...
One of the first decisions a new rental investor faces is whether to buy a fixer-upper or a turnkey property, and there is no single right answer. The right choice depends on your time, your cash reserves, your tolerance for surprises, and how hands-on you want to be. A fixer-upper can offer a lo...
This slow market is showing us a fantastic opportunity to utilize FHA 203k loans. We are getting more and more bad inventory every day, homes that need paint, carpet, new kitchens, repaired decks, windows, you name it. Many buyers are scared of getting themselves into a money pit, and new investo...
I am a software developer (not a host), and I am looking to understand how short-term rental operators manage cleaning coordination, with the goal of potentially building a solution. To be clear, I am not selling or promoting anything. I am simply researching to see if there is a genuine problem ...
AppFolio's API has always been the wall for getting anything in or out. The reports API is read only, and writing anything back, like a work order status or a note, takes the Max plan or a paid add-on plus AppFolio's approval. The Realm-X connector for Claude looks like a way around that. With it...
When taking down a single-family flip, financing 100% of the rehab sounds great on paper for keeping your out-of-pocket cash low, but the draw schedule can turn into a real logistical headache. Between paying $250 to $350 per draw inspection, waiting 5 to 7 business days for lender approval, and ...
This is a classic new investor trap. Every new investor learns to budget for repairs and maintenance. Its a line item in every calculator or spreadsheet when you are running the numbers. I have always had a problem with that. First of all, the 5% most investors are using is not enough, except may...
Our October thru December bookings are up about 15 percent year over year, and early 2027 is trending well ahead of 2026. Demand is up. Occupancies are not yet up, but Average Daily Rate certainly is. I believe we finally are emerging from the COVID bubble bust.
I am curious what licenses do property managers and their companies need to operate as property management companies in Florida. TY
This is Our 1st Multifamily Investment and we want to be extra careful. My wife and I are purchasing our first multifamily investment property in New York, and I’m trying to understand whether our current experience is normal. We had our offer accepted and are currently under contract. However, o...
Afternoon 👋🏼, I’m currently learning about bigger pockets and real estate investing. I don’t know much, I’m a business owner who runs another business. Therefore I don’t have the time to fully be doing hands on real estate investing. My question is How do you get your foot in the door and really ...
Hello, I am a new real estate investor based in Georgia, looking to get started in the fix-and-flip business. I am seeking guidance and mentorship from experienced real estate professionals who can help me identify good investment opportunities, evaluate potential deals, and connect with reliable...
Hey Everyone! My name is Ash, I've been doing Acquisition and managing whole operations for other wholesalers for a while now, and recently I started my own wholesaling and BPO business. I'm still trynna build a solid buyers list as a start, Starting in the DFW area then nationwide (hopefully), I...
It's been a minute since I've needed to find real people doing real deals, especially since I'm in SC. I'm a little jaded on the whole "and/or assigns" language. Fine for other states. Not in SC and not when I'm a licensed agent. What's your go-to for finding hands-on real buyers? I do have a ves...
Does anyone have experience using Vodyssey and their services? We just sold our home and am looking to reinvest in an STR. I am interested in using Vodyssey to do our first STR in order to make sure I do not miss any details. They also have a service that helps locate, setup and market and manage...
I see this all the time. Someone new forms an LLC (sometimes two or three) and a holding company, pays a lawyer, a registered agent and the state filing fees, and spends thousands before they've done a single deal. Then they send me an email from a Gmail address I'm not here to argue about whethe...
I am a Kansas City based operator spending time on land near Branson, Missouri, and the more I look, the more one gap stands out. Branson hosts around ten million visitors a year. The development money follows them: attractions, luxury product, second homes, short term rentals. What does not get ...
Does anyone have tips for borrowing as interest rates rise? As I am looking for my first deal, I am apprehensive locking myself into a ~8% rate if/when the Fed raises rates in December. Does anyone have tips for getting a lower rate without buying points?
I manage single family rentals in Omaha, and many of the owners I work with live out of state. One Nebraska rule surprises owners who are used to a longer deadline at home. Under Nebraska Revised Statute 76-1416, a landlord may not take a security deposit of more than one month's rent. A landlord...
From my profile, you can see that I’m an aspiring investor currently saving funds for my first investment property in Kansas City, MO. I’ve chosen “house hacking” as my initial investment strategy and have been looking at duplexes and quadplexes in the area. My goal is to be ready to make my firs...
Hi everyone, I’m new to BiggerPockets and excited to learn from this community. I’m originally from South Africa, where I own two apartment units. I’m currently working in the US on a visa (not a US resident/citizen). I’ve been educating myself on US real estate, focusing on multifamily, and I’ve...
I've been thinking about how much the short-term rental industry has changed over the past few years. Between higher operating expenses, financing costs, increased competition, and changing guest expectations, investing in an STR today requires a different approach than it did just a few years ag...
Rob here, a Louisville agent who works mostly with investors. I think the novation is the most underrated tool in the toolbox, because it's the one strategy where every side gets what they actually want and nobody needs a discount. The seller gets their number. The buyer gets a clean, move-in-rea...
What are some of the most creative seller financing terms / options you have done to get a deal?