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Marc Shin convert short term rental to long term rental?
10 July 2025 | 10 replies
Do long term tenants tend to cause more wear and tear than a short term guest? 
Pratik Patel Out of state investing: Buy new build or turn key renovated properties?
13 July 2025 | 23 replies
Both options can work well if you’re buying in the right markets and from a reputable operator.In general:New builds tend to be lower maintenance, command higher rents, and come with warranties.Renovated turnkeys often offer better initial cash flow and lower purchase prices, especially in established neighborhoods with consistent tenant demand.If you’re investing remotely and plan to hold long-term, both asset types can perform well - it’s about matching the property type to your investing style and goals.2) Pros and Cons of EachNew BuildRenovated TurnkeyPros- Minimal repairs for 5–10 years- Energy efficient and modern- Higher tenant appeal- Often in growing suburban areas- Lower acquisition cost- Immediate cash flow- Infill locations with existing infrastructure- Potential for stronger appreciation in revitalizing neighborhoodsCons- Higher upfront cost- Fewer options in mature, central neighborhoods- May not cash flow as strongly upfront- Risk of hidden issues if not properly renovated- Shorter lifespan on some components (if not replaced)- Potentially higher maintenance over timeIdeal ForHands-off investors who want long-term stability and fewer surprisesCash-flow focused investors looking for better entry points and established rental demand3) What’s the Lifespan of a Renovated Turnkey?
Isaac Wang House Hack while in College
17 July 2025 | 10 replies
FHA tends to have lower rates and has a higher max LTV ratio.Is there something I'm missing?
Brian Chaballa Should We Wait Until Getting Married to Start?
15 July 2025 | 9 replies
Finding a multifamily where tenants pay the bulk of your mortgage reducing your expenses tends to have a more positive outlook in comparison to staying on sidelines and saving. 
Jess Friedman Extra Payments toward Primary Residence Mortgage?
8 July 2025 | 6 replies
If I understand correctly and your primary residence is 6.375% that is less clear cut although I tend to feel a TSM index fund has a solid chance of significantly beating that amount long term which I would estimate as about 4.5% ish?
Max Emory Who in BiggerPockets flips houses and/or wholesales?
5 July 2025 | 22 replies
.: My guess is that people involved in active activities tend to spend their time in the business while folks involved in passive activities have more discretionary time to hang out on the forum.
Desiree Rejeili Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
9 July 2025 | 0 replies
Here’s why that order tends to work best (and how an agent can help).The Advantages of Selling First1.
J. Mitchell Bernier Out of State Landlords Banned in Georgia
9 July 2025 | 10 replies
What's funny though, most of those "slumlords" are local investors, and the OOS landlords tend to care more about keeping the property up in my experience. 
Daniel Tywater Looking for seasoned investor thoughts in my next step.
14 July 2025 | 18 replies
If you have enough money to put 20-30% down, a decent credit score, and steady income, I see no reason why you can't qualify for a conventional loan as they tend to have the best rates and will not require an LLC to qualify. 
Michael Carbonare Imperfect Action Beats Inaction Every Time
8 July 2025 | 4 replies
Sometimes I need a podcast to help work through something or simply to stay updated on the most current applicable info to my world (shout out OTM) but the times when I look around and go "man I am really just cooking right now action wise" are the times I'm not overloaded with learning, its the seasons that I turn on some music or just go for a walk without anything, those are when I find I'm tending to lean in and hit the gas.