Garrett Brown
This ONE Change Can Boost Your Airbnb Ranking
24 January 2025 | 25 replies
The algorithm scans keywords in your listing description and even the alt text of your photos to determine relevance.For example:A picture of a game room could land in the "Play" category if the photo’s alt text is labeled something like: “Amazing game room with ping pong and pool table.”A picture of a beautiful view of land with the alt text being “Beautiful view of the countryside”Your photos can do more than look good—they can strategically get your listing into multiple categories by including targeted alt-text descriptions.The more categories you rank in, the more visibility your listing gets, leading to more clicks and higher rankings in Airbnb search results.Testing and Improving Your CTROnce your photos are optimized, it’s time to test their impact.
Jerry Zigounakis
First STR Advice
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
To get started, focus on creating an appealing listing with professional photos and a detailed, guest-focused description.
Sonya Sharova
Advise on ground up mobile home park development
13 January 2025 | 3 replies
Geographically speaking anything you could drive to and from in a day would be a great start.
Don Konipol
A Tax Lien Warning Story
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Of course a visit to the county records office and -correct reading of the legal description would reveal that the tennis court lot was the one being sold.
Andy Wang
Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option.
Jeremy H Barton
How Do You Create Your Partnership?
14 January 2025 | 2 replies
I cannot tell from your description what either of you would be bringing to the partnership.
Arif Gungorur
How to Do Zoning Research
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Land Use Codes and Building FeasibilityExample 1: Property Land Use CodesActivity Code: 4000 (Social, institutional, or infrastructure-related)Function Code: 1000 (Residence or accommodation)Ownership Code: 4200 (State government)Example: Regrid Property Example 1Example 2: Zoning DetailsZoning Code: T3Zoning Description: Sub Urban ZoneZoning Type: ResidentialZoning Subtype: Single FamilyOwnership Code: 1500 (Businesses and commercial entities)Example: Regrid Property Example 2Based on these land use and zoning codes, can I build a house on either of these parcels?
Isaac Hanai
Exploring Section 8 Multi-Family Investments in St. Louis, MO – Advice Needed
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Based on your description, it sounds as if you're asking about the City's housing authority, is that correct?
Richard Billingsley
Taking the leap
6 January 2025 | 4 replies
But your subject line is pretty generic, try something that is more descriptive like a newspaper headline, you will see some good responses.
Nicholas A.
How many markets to focus on at once?
22 January 2025 | 9 replies
I can also allow a tenant to grow with me - just moved a family from a two bedroom to a three bedroom apartment.Personally the only reasons I would choose to invest in multiple markets is a) because I wanted an excuse to go somewhere regularly or b) for economic/geographic diversity.I had the advantage that my home market was good.