Quote from @Justin Miller: Airbnb and VRBO's automated systems actively scan messages for external links, especially those leading to sites where direct booking is possible.Even if the link points only to your Guidebook page, if that page is hosted on your direct booking website and is "one click" away from a pricing or booking page, the platforms consider it an attempt to solicit off-platform bookings, which violates their Terms of Service.

Wander has been pretty persistent about trying to get me to list my FL oceanfront beach villa on their platform with their newer Wander Listed program. The fees are 8% and this would just be an added channel to comple...

The way REITs are structured nowadays, more than 90% of them are internally managed, eliminating the inherent conflict of externally managed REITs, and aligning the interests of management and shareholder to a much greater degree.  

Hi Bigger Pockets Crew, I need some advice on how to make my next move. I own a 2 door property that has about 200-250k in equity. I owe about $200k and it is worth between $400 and $475k. I really want to buy another...

To me, that says that -- no evidence to the contrary -- he rented out in violation of the town ordinance and (my take) now wants to whine that he got caught.AirBnB and other short term rentals (STR) need to be regulated because they impose externalities on neighbors and deprive local governments of revenue and -- depending on circumstances -- pose unfair competition on local hostelries.

Our primary focus is on buying non-performing loans which we are anticipating taking more of these properties back compared to prior years where we were able to work out more structure with the borrowers or have it sold at third-party auction that of course has other impacts such as making sure you have the right team not only internally but externally with property managers, contractors real estate agents on speed dial.

What I’m asking for (please be specific): Your experience launching under an external QB/BIC — what worked, what didn’t.Red flags (e.g., weak trust-account processes, slow ad approvals, unclear authority/access).Compensation models: monthly retainer, per-door supervision fee, rev-share, flat + performance, minimum terms/exit clauses.Ballpark ranges and how they scale with door count.Where you found them: NARPM Triangle chapter, local REALTOR associations, NCREC license/firm search, BP groups, LinkedIn, referrals.Contract must-haves (IC setup): authority, E&O proof, ad-approval SLA, trust-account signatories, data access, transition/exit clauses.  

Additionally, the California FAIR Plan can provide temporary coverage while you secure a traditional policy.

“beware of requirements for additional title insurance beyond the cos of the property and the buyer named on policy.”To clarify, lender's title insurance covers the amount of the loan, not the cost of the property.

Umbrella coverage is merely additional GL coverage that's only relevant if you exhaust your GL limit coverage.