All Forum Posts by: Richard Foltys

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm Richard from Toronto, Canada, and I'm looking for recommendations on the best locations in the USA or the Caribbean to invest in for a long-term hold (10-15 years). I'm especially interested in spots with strong short-term rental (STR) demand, where the laws are favorable to investors.

I have around $250,000 USD to put down as a deposit, and I plan to finance the rest through a mortgage. Ideally, I’m looking for areas with a mix of:

1. High occupancy rates for STRs (Airbnb or VRBO),
2. Solid potential for appreciation over the long term,
3. Investor-friendly regulations on short-term rentals.

If anyone has experience with markets that fit these criteria or knows areas where STR is thriving with good investor laws, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance for any insights or advice! 🙏

Hello, My name is Richard. I am currently doing my real estate exam. I have 2 properties, one of which i live in the other is commercial and am renting it out.

Looking to be the best agent I can be and build my portfolio in real estate.
I would like to volunteer my time in any area of real estate and was wondering if there is any area where i can volunteer my time?

Thanks in advance,
Richard