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31 December 2024 | 22 replies
Thing is, you need to understand it's going to a difficult way to earn a living.
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1 January 2025 | 32 replies
I utilize a PO Box as well.It wouldn't be hard for our tenants to find out where we live (tax assessor's online tool) ~ But for $50/yearly ... it gives me a bit more piece of mind :)
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12 January 2025 | 23 replies
I've owned student housing as far as 4.1 miles from the University of South Carolina campus.In my experience, the only reason kids would live that far away is cheap rent.
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29 December 2024 | 10 replies
What would you do with your current residence if you planned on living in the new one to get an FHA loan?
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2 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here is some info: SF STR FAQAssuming the info is up-to-date, it must be your permanent residence (you must live at the property for a minimum 275 days a year), you can rent unhosted a max of 90 nights a year, you need a business license, and you need to pay the city $925 for a STR certificate.
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14 January 2025 | 18 replies
The reason I did it is because I live in an area of the country that was exploding in 2016 and when you don't have to pay any capital gains on real estate inside a SDIRA that is a huge deal.
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3 January 2025 | 3 replies
Where I live mice are common as the cold weather drives them inside.
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4 January 2025 | 20 replies
Burlap on the wall, postage stamp rug for a large living room, hodgepodge of items around the house with no real theme.
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3 January 2025 | 5 replies
Never lived in it, and much of the renovation I did myself.
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1 January 2025 | 3 replies
I own a single family home in Socal that my wife and i currently living in.