Disadvantages of real estate investment
1)There is no business barrier, it easy o get capital from the banks, so many competitors/people could do it, which means more supply. Hence,this reduce the profit margin
2) ...

Looking for insight/opinion on investing in STRs in highly seasonal resort towns. Occupancy in big bear plummets when the ski resort closes around April, then heals a bit in summer for lake season. (Resident for 29 ye...

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.This is my first rental property.  I purchased it under a VA loan with no money down.  I ...

I'm worried there will be a big impact. Any of you concerned?

Hey everyone,
My previous tenant has been asking me to give her some details to report to Credit Bureau. I am an Individual Landlord that doesn't report anything to Credit Agency. Do I need to provide her any detail...

My boiler burst this winter during one of the cold freezes. I had my plumber fix all the burst pipes and when he repaired the pipe close to the boiler water supply he discovered oil boiler had developed cracks on it ...

Do you have to wait until the house you purchase closes before you can put a for rent sign in the yard? Can you market the property on Craigslist with "Available (date after closing)".

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Hello BP community, I am in the early research stages considering St George (southern Utah) for my next investment. I’m looking into opening a bed and breakfast business, ideally with an event space. My current experi...

As the title says.. How do you find your area(s) that you want to buy in and what are you looking for in those areas?

Hi BPs!I need your feedback on this.  So I've applied for a mortgage loan.  The investment property is in Illinois, a 3/2 house.  It appears that I've passed all the requirements from the underwriter except for one th...