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21 December 2024 | 7 replies
Also if you know they’re likely to need reservations at certain restaurants I would make a note of that on the menu.
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29 January 2025 | 40 replies
It's possible to get some motivated sellers through a website with assistance of SEO , website optimization and PPC, but it's not a basket I would put all my eggs into if I was trying to locate the sellers.
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13 January 2025 | 30 replies
You would assume that sellers know that they should optimize NOI before listing, but most don't and STILL want you to pay a price based on what NOI could be.
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30 December 2024 | 16 replies
Another good read is Optimize Your Airbnb By Daniel Vroman Rusteen.
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4 January 2025 | 26 replies
But it’s not everything - this software is optimizing for the host’s success and not balancing that enough with the guest experience.
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2 January 2025 | 11 replies
Luckily, I did not include this unit in my underwriting when purchasing, so the survival of this property is not contingent on this situation.Continuing to optimize for management of the building when I move out, like moving everyone to online rent payments or adding remote accessible security cameras.Exploring opportunities to expand my portfolio—I've begun my hunt for my next 3 to 4-unit building to house hack, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.This year taught me that real estate investing isn’t easy, but it’s undoubtedly worth it.
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24 December 2024 | 5 replies
i have 4 STRs that i use professional PM, 2 of the STRs, after expenses including PM, are not outproducing my LTRs.For optimal ROI in this market requires a value add and quick, at least partial, exit.
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20 December 2024 | 1 reply
Just be mindful to keep relationships with your tenants strong.I’m curious... if you had to pick just one route right now..sell, refinance, or optimize..where do you think you’d lean, and why?
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10 January 2025 | 22 replies
Quote from @Terrence M Brannon: Quote from @Garrett Cuppels: spent $15 on a book about Airbnb rentalSkip the Flip by Hayden Crabtree which was freeHow To Start A Profitable Airbnb Business in 4 Weeks: Optimize Your Profits and Go From Side Hustle to Passive Income With Minimal Effort What book did you buy?
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21 December 2024 | 3 replies
I'm interested to hear about this due to rate hikes and optimism in the real estate world coming in the year ahead!