All Forum Posts by: Simon Ashbaugh

I find the market is always fluctuating with needs. Contracts are posted about 4 weeks before a start date so its changing all the time. Rural hospitals that see less patients will need less staff. But big cities with large populations will need help. There were less contracts this summer but it has picked up again this fall. The biggest change I have seen is cheaper contracts vs covid. But everytime I take a contract, the staff are thrilled that I am there because they need the help.

Interesting. How have you marketed your MTR? Has it been specifically to travel nurses?

I don't market specifically to travel nurses. I try and mention all the things someone could want. I mention the distance to hospitals (nurses), my work from home set up (WFH), park across the street for dogs (pet owners) and that its furnished like a home and not a rental (families), all the kitchen appliances you could ever want. Also, the way it's listed is different on FF than on Airbnb, on FF I talk more about hospitals and the travel nursing "exploring colorado" energy. Airbnb i mention all the other stuff.

Awesome! Sounds like you're in the perfect spot!

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Quote from @Trent Ecklar:

Zillow stock is up 30% in the past 30 days. We have not experienced a slow down in Columbus Ohio YOY listings and buyer closing for Q4 are up over 2021 for my Team and the Zillow phone keeps ringing in our market. I cannot believe the hype, stay focused and sell.

We're seeing the same, although, we're seeing slight drops in some tertiary markets like Dayton and even Cleveland (if you can call Cleveland tertiary) but nothing substantial at all.

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Good food for thought, do you see a decrease in the number of travel nurses now that covid seems to be winding down?

Interesting. How have you marketed your MTR? Has it been specifically to travel nurses?

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Why did the PP and interest rate go down on the second?

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As others have said, take a look at the midwest! I specifically like Cleveland and Columbus Ohio. Cleveland has great cash flow and Columbus is an appreciation-leaning hybrid market.

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Boston, Massachusetts

Good food for thought, do you see a decrease in the number of travel nurses now that covid seems to be winding down?

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Start calling any lender you can. DSCR is could be a good option but usually required more down. FHA is a good option if its available to you but its usually not the most competitive offer. Find a good investor-friendly agent in your area, they should have a list of lenders with creative options.

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Orange County, California

I typically go with 5%. seems to be pretty accurate.

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Huntsville, Alabama

Listen to 2 BP podcasts a day. There are 688 so you'd get through them in about a year and have great foundational knowledge.

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Denver, Colorado

I'm not sure what the new build costs per sqft are around there but maybe look on the county auditors' site and find a sfh zoned as a 2-family, and cold call it. Or just cold call the current duplexes in the area.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan

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