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4 January 2025 | 23 replies
How did it feel walking into that closing room, knowing you were about to own your first investment property?
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5 January 2025 | 4 replies
It is harder to sell on the back end, but I do feel like it is easier to negotiate nowadays.
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24 January 2025 | 13 replies
I plan to use a project manager but would love to hear your thoughts.Finding a reliable and trustworthy property management company feels like a big hurdle.
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11 January 2025 | 15 replies
Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.
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31 December 2024 | 14 replies
And considering I think a person who puts in plain black and white that integrity and character of the operator are key -- and then does something underhanded and incompetent is just mind-boggling to consider -- so I'm only left with a negative feeling about the documents these darned attorneys dream up!
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28 January 2025 | 29 replies
I’m feeling both scared and excited about taking on this challenge.I’d love to hear about your experiences and any advice you can share.Thank you in advance!
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2 January 2025 | 37 replies
Don't get me wrong, cheerleaders are essential - they make you feel good, are always there to lift you, and cheer you on no matter what.
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2 January 2025 | 30 replies
I get more bookings from airBnB then from any other OTA yet AirBnB is the OTA I have the least positive feeling towards.I hope the new STR owners/hosts realize the risk they take if they choose to list on a single OTA.I think you have a good reason to follow what you believe.
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5 January 2025 | 10 replies
You can get in and talk to the mayor or city council to get a feel for what is going on plus voice your opinions.
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2 January 2025 | 3 replies
I know it can feel like uncharted waters at first.