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23 December 2024 | 2 replies
I’ve heard about partnering with insurance companies for displaced families, working with military personnel in need of temporary housing, and possibly connecting with other organizations that require mid-term accommodations.I tried reaching out to GEICO about insurance-related housing needs, but they didn’t seem to have a clear process.Does anyone have experience with this niche?
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6 January 2025 | 28 replies
The more you pay down the more you own the asset like buying stock in a company, BUT your property COULD go down in value!
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31 December 2024 | 13 replies
From what I’ve heard, there are reputable local management companies in regions like San Antonio or Omaha that handle everything from screening tenants to arranging quick repairs.
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23 December 2024 | 8 replies
Doesn't that help keep property taxes lower or the owner-occupants.If 5% of the properties are being bought by investment companies, that means 95% are not.
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30 December 2024 | 18 replies
I'm also relatively young and interested in some more "challenging" investments (although recognizing that I would have to do everything remotely and source through a property management company like yours).
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26 December 2024 | 4 replies
I own an HOA management company in Hoboken and it's led me down this thinking-path as well.
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26 December 2024 | 10 replies
I will note though that lots of people manage multiple rentals without hiring a STR management company (myself included).
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29 December 2024 | 9 replies
With our structure, the development company owns about 45% of the equity when complete, and I own 50% of our company.So it will be about 22%
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26 December 2024 | 18 replies
When I filed a claim, my insurance company denied it because the property was under rehab and not rented.
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27 December 2024 | 6 replies
Those companies you asked about are more for deal finding and direct contact to off-market sellers, is that what you are looking for?