Lilia Matlov
Risks and Opportunities Coexist
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
There are opportunities out there but some strategies are risky. 1 - Airbnb (STR) comes to mind - very competitive, very saturated and becoming highly regulated.2 - Most STRs are transitioning to MTR so that market will be saturated soon if it isn't already.3 - Insurance crisis in florida is getting bad so those costs will eat up cashflow and short term appreciation.
Walter Jones
Uhaul Report - Where people moved in 2024
11 January 2025 | 3 replies
True although the fires this year just adds to the reasons to leave California (excessive taxation and regulation, overbearing political correctness, downtowns littered with feces, etc.).
Kent Ford
Incentivizing Long-Term Affordability: What’s the Key to Sustainable Housing in Texas
5 January 2025 | 1 reply
There isn't a sustainability problem in Texas, it's a regulation problem.
Ben Stavrowsky
Developing two units as STR's
16 January 2025 | 2 replies
You also need to consider any STR regulations.
Jasmine Thermitus
Primary to Rental Property
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
If you are able to manage it yourself, I think you will get a lot of very helpful education in real estate by spending a least a year or two doing that.You'll be able to work with property managers a lot better if you've done the work yourself for a bit, and it also helps to get familiar with the various laws and regulations you have to comply with as the owner, even if you do have a property manager in place (e.g., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.
Craig Jones
STR hotel makeover
22 January 2025 | 15 replies
In some cases that's amazing -- one part of the town gov't considers it to be a commercial lodging establishment so it's exempt from STR permitting and regulation.
Spencer Cuello
Airbnb Rental Arbitrage
28 January 2025 | 13 replies
Then there’s city regulations—some places heavily restrict short-term rentals, so you’ve got to check the rules.If you find the right spot and automate stuff (guest communication, cleaning, etc.), it can be profitable.
Denise Carringer
Owner financing payment tracking app?
21 January 2025 | 18 replies
Once you hit a certain number of loans (check with your state dept of banking and finance or dept of business regulation), they might require you to have a license.
Nicholas A.
How many markets to focus on at once?
22 January 2025 | 9 replies
Now, you can get some wholesalers but they usually don't know if the property will fit the requirements and regulations but you can learn that from the Realtor.
Clarase Mika
Why Americans Should Be Investing in German Real Estate: An In-Depth White Paper
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
The combination of Germany's stable economy, well-regulated property market, relatively low interest rates, and the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation make it a compelling choice for U.S.