Charan Angara
Potential STR Investment Prospects for a Newbie in Houston and Surrounding Markets
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
But I’m thinking of getting into STR investment and become more active.I’m a complete newbie to short-term rentals (STRs) and eager to wet my feet in this area.
Daniel Amsalem
Please help keep northern VA STR-friendly
17 January 2025 | 10 replies
Hi @Nicholas L. and @Chris Seveney a few weeks after my post, they did a part 2 for the survey and 2 days ago, the Zoning Dept. emailed out an update for the proposed policies.Here's their message:"We want to keep you informed and share a preview of the proposed Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance regulations and express our gratitude for your invaluable feedback and participation in Phase I and Phase II of the Alexandria Short-Term Residential Rental Study.
AJ Satcher
Single HVAC System In a home with 2 units. Smells go right through duct-work!
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
Since you’re considering converting the upper unit into a short-term rental, you may also want to implement strict rules around smoking or strong odors in your house rules to avoid future issues.
Ryan Pham
Furnished or unfurnished?
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Is there a reliable way for to est income of a furnish / short term / airbnb incomevs long time income ( I know this can be est looking at comparable posting in same area )I have a 3 bed / 1 bath small townhome ( hoa approved ) I like to try to fully furnish and do airbnb / fully furnish rentalThis unit is 1 mile from Banner Desert Medical Center ( traveling nurse ?
Tim Johnson
Is Real Estate the best way to reduce your taxes?
18 January 2025 | 5 replies
Find out what financial problem you are trying to solve in the short term until your able to get to more "long term" problems that real estate helps with
Jordyn Ohs
How much is to much leverage?
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
@Jordyn Ohsnot enough info to helpbut if you're using a HELOC for the down payment AND getting a loan, then you're probably negative cash flow given that's 100% leveragei would never do that unless i were going to refinance in the short term
Anthony Pace
Underwriting Fix & Flip Deals
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi All, I'm in need or a reliable tool to use when underwriting short term fix & flip loans.
Joy Daniels
What Marketing Strategies Have Helped You Increase Occupancy Rates for Your STRs?
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Joy Daniels: I manage short-term rentals in the Sarasota area, and I'm always looking for innovative ways to boost occupancy rates year-round.From your experience, what marketing strategies have had the biggest impact on keeping your properties booked?
Angel Perez
Can I get a loan for a property uninhabitable?
24 January 2025 | 12 replies
In other words, not resold to the government so the bank had more flexibility on the condition.I look at the original commitment letter and it states "xxx amount will be advanced at closing for the purchase of an investment property, and the remaining balance of the loan to be placed into an escrow account to be disbursed as improvements are made".No points, and only one closing, so I don't have to deal with a short term HML that I have to refinance in under a year.Hope that helps!