Josh Ball
Unique STR ideas/feedback
14 January 2025 | 18 replies
Do people really travel to these types of secluded locations for "weekend getaways"?
Benjamin Jones
Is anyone investing in Japan?
25 January 2025 | 24 replies
I live in Honolulu currently but used to live in Tokyo (mother is Japanese) and still travel there on a regular basis (pre-Covid).
Marc Zak
LLC Insurance and Taxation
26 January 2025 | 6 replies
California's probate rules can be drastic in the event of death that having a proper estate plan in place can help in any number of situations, including if just traveling or incapacitated.These are all things you will want to discuss with your attorney and CPA.
Christina B.
Long term: keeping an eye on the RealPage lawsuit
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
STR is a bit weird because the Covid travel demand pushed the price hardcore for the last few years.
Alec Barnes
How Do You Ensure Quality Tenants?
9 January 2025 | 12 replies
Personally, I follow this standard for every application I receive:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)This process has helped me place quality tenants over the years.
William Silva
Multi family (2-4) units. Getting started
30 January 2025 | 7 replies
The furthest properties are the hardest to deal with because my contractors don’t want to travel that far due to their time wasted driving and the cost of gas for their big trucks.
Christopher Heidrich
Stuck in analysis paralysis and in the military
30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Being in the Army limits my ability to travel and explore markets firsthand.
Jonathan Small
DIY or hire help for taxes?
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
A CPA can ensure proper filing of rental income on Schedule E and help identify tax-saving strategies, such as optimizing deductions for maintenance, repairs, and travel.
Murtuza Khoja
Considering buying a STR in Kissimmee
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
We exclusively travel during non-peak seasons, so we would be looking to rent out completely during busy/peak seasons, and would stay at the place during slow seasonsQuestions for the experts out there:1. which development(s) tends to be the best for ROI/have the best occupancy rates?
Warren Peasley
Selling primary residence / new home into LLC?
29 January 2025 | 7 replies
My new primary residence in Oregon will not be in an LLC however I intend to travel off and on, and rent it out but that won't occur for another year or so.