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22 July 2024 | 6 replies
@Heather MartiniHi Heather, I would love to discuss making this a business Model in the Tampa, Clearwater and St Pete Florida area.
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21 July 2024 | 4 replies
For long term renters on Airbnb I think it comes down to 2 models that make the most sense. 1.
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24 July 2024 | 46 replies
But a "quick" sale to amateur investors who just paid for a course organized around the guru model advertised on a cheap wordpress website?
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21 July 2024 | 64 replies
Both of those models involve potentially comprehensive rehab to make a good return and new investors often hire the wrong people and spend way too much.Higher returns on her money can be found in debt fund syndications which are totally passive and can pay 12%.
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20 July 2024 | 8 replies
Keyrenter North Jersey opened this year, leveraging the proven processes, systems, technology, and infrastructure of the large organization, combined with the focus, support, customer service and local expertise of a small business.
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20 July 2024 | 11 replies
You won't fail or succeed based on how competitive your market is, you'll fail or succeed based on your effort and expertise.
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20 July 2024 | 3 replies
But it's really a matter of personal preference and your business model.
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20 July 2024 | 24 replies
Arbitrage is not a good business model and is generally discouraged.
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22 July 2024 | 24 replies
do you know your total valuation model number before and after the permitted garage conversion?
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21 July 2024 | 9 replies
Again, I'm just looking at these investors and wonder why they think its better to put their money into cd's making 5% when STRs clearly make a far bigger return - especially when you put them in a 5 or 10 year model.