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Pinny T. seeking guidance, practical first steps for starting my real estate journey
20 November 2024 | 9 replies
However, I find myself at a crossroads, as I am unsure about which city or market to focus on due to the vast array of options available.The potential for investment seems endless, its like never ending. and I would greatly appreciate your insights into the most promising markets or cities to consider.
Scott Trench Purchasing a small Office Building
22 November 2024 | 13 replies
Thus, I am interested in suburban space near major cities, not the downtown inventory that is trading for pennies on the dollar, but often involve massive office complexes that will have huge holding costs until they get leased up. 
Kyle Collins First time out of state investor, looking in the Alabama market
22 November 2024 | 5 replies
Happy to discuss which cities have worked for our rentals. 
Amanda Skipper First time out of state investor
23 November 2024 | 38 replies
Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!
Bob V. Any STR owners in the Austin area
21 November 2024 | 3 replies
Hotel taxes are 6% in the state of Texas and 11% in the city of Austin2.
Connor Kline Mid Term/ Short Term, Are Loft Studio apartments worth it?
19 November 2024 | 10 replies
It is very close to two different hospitals, and a mile or so to downtown of a major metropolitan city.
Calum Bressington Lead Paint Certification
21 November 2024 | 25 replies
Recommend you Google "Cleveland lead paint instpection" and read what it says on city website.
Paul Merriwether Has anyone heard of Scott Jelinek and his Slow Flip strategy?
2 December 2024 | 34 replies
I also know everyone in Kansas City doing this and I have heard over 50 success stories.
Edward Zachary Samperio San Antonio STR Regulations: Summary of Findings and Next Steps
19 November 2024 | 1 reply
After reviewing the latest ordinances, reports, and city guidelines, here’s a summary of my findings as of 11/18/2024:Key FindingsPermit Types and Fees:Type 1 (Owner-Occupied): $300 for 3 years.Type 2 (Non-Owner-Occupied): $450 for 3 years.Density caps apply to Type 2 permits (12.5% of block face).Enforcement:3 violations in 3 years lead to permit revocation.Fines up to $500/day for violations.Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT):City: 9%, County: 1.75%, State: 6%.Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO will remit directly to the city starting Feb 2025.Platform Obligations:STRs must have valid permits; unpermitted properties will be removed by platforms like Airbnb.Special Exceptions for Density Limits:Require approval by the Board of Adjustment (BOA).Zip Code BreakdownI focused on these 11 zip codes:Under San Antonio Rules:78205, 78204, 78215, 78210, 78212, 78245, 78258Independent Municipalities (Separate Rules):Alamo Heights (78209)Leon Valley (78238)Helotes (78023)Next Steps:Research density caps and zoning in specific zip codes.Dive into independent municipality rules for Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, and Helotes.Evaluate market maturity and income potential using tools like AirDNA.If anyone has experience operating STRs in San Antonio or these specific zip codes, I’d love to hear your insights, especially about density limits, enforcement trends, or community sentiment.Thanks in advance!
Tom Carmody Condo Hotel (Condo-tel)
24 November 2024 | 27 replies
I own a condo in Panama City beach that is considered a condotel most of them are all considered that are on the beach In a tourist area.