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Bruce Woodruff New to me - How to handle Buyer's agent now?
21 November 2024 | 6 replies
That would be nice, but I suspect that I will somehow be involved in it...?
Stefano Grottoli Cleveland Section 8 payments vs Available properties
25 November 2024 | 21 replies
OrhiOrhi,You may wanna read the thread below before taking a Property Management recommendation from Bob.Who is Bob Stevens AKA Bob Prisco and what's his involvement in Cleveland? 
Jonathan Taylor Smith Wake County Housing Authority Can't Pay Rent!?
19 November 2024 | 4 replies
After multiple calls and emails about the matter (even involving the local HUD office), I finally get a response that says "Unfortunately, HACW is experiencing a temporary shortfall of funding and will be unable to pay the HAP amount for this month..."
Keri Win New landlord: Need advice on apps to manage your property and lease agreements
19 November 2024 | 23 replies
However while doing so you also need to make sure to comply with any fair housing laws that apply to your property to make sure you are not at risk of being accused of discrimination.
Abigail King First House Hack
20 November 2024 | 3 replies
@Abigail KingStarting a first house hack in Peoria, IL involves researching, education, financing options, and management tips.
Matthew Posteraro How do I get involved in Real Estate while I begin to save money for a down payment?
14 November 2024 | 10 replies
Maybe you can help the investors you meet with all the miscellaneous tasks involved with investing like picking up rent checks, turning over properties for new tenants, or even just driving by occasionally to make sure their properties are in good condition.I'd also recommend spending a lot of time looking at all the homes you're targeting in your area, both online and in person.
Megan Jones Needy tenants, trying to go on maternity leave without any help and more lol
22 November 2024 | 7 replies
I told him unless he lets me hire someone (we have had 3 good people apply), then I WILL NOT be returning after maternity leave. 
Matthew Barbaccia Applying for a HELOC with an investor friendly institution
15 November 2024 | 2 replies

Hey BP peeps,When seeking a HELOC, does anyone know of a financial institution that works well with clients that lack W2 income? Most if not all of my income appears on my Schedule E as rental income from a college re...

Brandon Clark Land Development Opinion
21 November 2024 | 14 replies
It is actually a little more involved than that sounded but you should get the point.
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!