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16 December 2024 | 21 replies
The very basics would be getting your furniture and shopping list together, keyless entry like Schlage (with backup lockbox with physical key very close as well), looking into insurance, local taxes for STRs, and moreAlot of ways to save time and make it easier to self manage with a property management software like Hospitable and data research like AirDNA.
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29 December 2024 | 30 replies
If you are going to invest in class C I strongly recommend you physically go visit the property and the area with your own two eyes.
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22 December 2024 | 24 replies
Meaning once they get properly underwritten they'll be pressing DTI limits.Those two are not going to be reason the pent up demand gets exercised; if rates drop significantly and quickly it's for a net negative reason and likely job loss so those "pre" qualified and approved are likely on shaky grounds and buyer expectation shifts happen to the one's that are extremely well qualified.
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10 December 2024 | 5 replies
I manage the property and the tenants, pay the owner of the property a rent that meets their mortgage plus a little profit, charge fair market rent from the tenants I sublet to, and exercise an option to buy the property after a predefined term and at a predefined price.This way tired landlords don't have to manage their property anymore, and I start investing with little to no money.
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25 January 2025 | 155 replies
They seem to just stop at being physically violent.
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10 December 2024 | 10 replies
It is really targeted at gross overuse. for sure. i just ensure it's in the contract to that I can exercise the RIGHT to charge it if I want to.
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9 December 2024 | 15 replies
Exercise caution and explore alternatives before considering them
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19 January 2025 | 269 replies
I found euroestates.pt, but haven't tested it.When Covid gets under control, I would love to organize a Lisbon physical meetup for real estate investors.
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16 December 2024 | 7 replies
There is much to learn: pricing, marketing, screening, contract law, lease enforcement, late/unpaid rent, property abandonment, squatters, maintenance, tenant neglect or abuse, communication, and 417 other things.Buying a decent property but not managing it well can impact your finances, marriage, sanity, physical health, and desire to invest.
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28 December 2024 | 8 replies
You need to stay strong physically and mentally, and I sincerely hope you will figure a way out.If the property is located in a not very safe area, at least try to install some security camera system that works when you are not there.