Lilia Matlov
Risks and Opportunities Coexist
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you’re using leverage, be extra cautious with your underwriting to ensure the deal still works at today’s rates.Economic Uncertainty: Inflation, potential recessions, or shifts in demand could affect rents, vacancy rates, and property values in some markets.Increased Operating Costs: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes, and maintenance costs can cut into profit margins, particularly for buy-and-hold investments.Regulatory Risks: Some areas are increasing restrictions on landlords, particularly short-term rentals.
Charles Evans
New House Hacker
22 January 2025 | 13 replies
It was just an offer (costs extra) through a local lender I used!
Brandon Morgan
is an LLC necessary?
21 January 2025 | 31 replies
It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.
Elizabeth Orth-He
How do you handle STR laundry for larger properties?
26 December 2024 | 9 replies
They’re built for heavy use and have faster drying times—usually 30–45 minutes—without needing major electrical changes.If you’re up for a bigger investment, adding extra stackable units in the garage could be a great long-term fix, though it’ll mean some electrical work and setting up proper ventilation.I’d probably go for the commercial upgrade in your current space first—it’s quicker and might solve the bottleneck right away.
Tannia Castro
New to Rental Property Investing
16 January 2025 | 9 replies
The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!
Kody Glithero
Future Real Estate Plans Help!
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Personally, I bought a 3 bed single family home soon after starting my job and had two friends from college rent which covered my mortgage plus a little extra.
Rachel Jane
Rent or sell
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
Between the equity on the condo and the extra cash you have, you can purchase 2-3 homes.
Scott Goulet
Airbnb: To get a Pool or not in Florida
11 January 2025 | 20 replies
We go above and beyond when it comes to protection.. starting with insurance coverage, sings in the listing and in the property that there is no guard on duty (as silly as that sounds), putting extra locking device high enough so youngsters can't reach, an alarm/beep system to alert them that door opens for those with small children (or elderly) so they cannot wander out in the backyard with no one noticing and risk drowning.
Kyle Carter
Role insurance plays
3 January 2025 | 5 replies
You'll want to have an insurance agent familiar with rentals since a lot of the extras on your coverage that you will want, the average insurance agent won't know to give you.
Troy Parker
Renting your first rental to a friend
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
I plan to pull a standard lease agreement from the Florida Supreme Court website and review it with her next week.I have received a new job opportunity where I will be making an extra 40k annually and must move out of my home quicker than I initially expected.