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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
I am just starting out with a STR and found that VRBO is not very specific if they are collecting the tax and paying it to the State as a marketplace facilitator or am I responsible for this tax collection and payment ?
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14 January 2025 | 2 replies
Purchase price: $255,000 Cash invested: $60,000I bought a condo back in 2019 in Ashburn, VA as a rental property.
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12 January 2025 | 6 replies
Speak with someone you know in leadership or on staff and express your interest casually.Frame It as a Solution: Highlight how purchasing the property could be mutually beneficial.
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26 January 2025 | 43 replies
The reason I ask is that specific performance is rarely granted as a remedy in my experience (not a lawyer, just do some transactions) unless a monetary reward isn't enough to make the buyer whole because the buyer truly can't find a different property to meet their needs.
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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
In addition to conventional loans and FHA loans, if either you or your wife are veterans, the VA also has a rehab program.I'd be happy to discuss my rehab experience both as an investor and as a mortgage broker, and at least help you think through your options.
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10 January 2025 | 7 replies
Do you see them as a viable option early on, or is it better to avoid them altogether?
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21 January 2025 | 16 replies
Going to the Rainforest Cafe on the riverwalk as a kid is a core memory for me lol.Good luck on your investment journey!
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17 January 2025 | 20 replies
As a result, competing against seasoned investors in the multifamily space can be challenging, especially for newcomers or those with less capital to deploy.On the other hand, single-family homes (SFH) are typically the go-to choice for primary homebuyers, who are not always as cash-rich as investors but can still secure financing through conventional loans.
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26 January 2025 | 13 replies
Whether you’re managing other people’s properties as a cohost or you own all your properties, it’s a great choice.Hospitable has a lot of built-in automatic messages that other PMSs don’t offer, and the mobile app has all the same functionality as the desktop version.
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24 January 2025 | 10 replies
They're not typically the highest ROI, but if you are facing a large tax bill or are having trouble finding a replacement property within the 45 day timeline, a lot of our clients will identify a DST as a backup.