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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
I walked to the house and met a man who says he was cleaning out due to the loss of their mother in some few weeks back.The guy told me she is left with 12 years mortgage on the property to pay the bank.
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28 January 2025 | 13 replies
Then there’s city regulations—some places heavily restrict short-term rentals, so you’ve got to check the rules.If you find the right spot and automate stuff (guest communication, cleaning, etc.), it can be profitable.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
Very good resource for getting set up with STR property managers, cleaning services, realtors, lenders, etc. https://www.getchalet.com/
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17 January 2025 | 2 replies
This is due to bonus depreciation which allows taxpayers to deduct 40% of qualifying property costs in the first year, in addition to regular depreciation for new construction and improvement.
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23 January 2025 | 16 replies
Investment returns automatically deposited on a regular basis.
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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
It took them several weeks to list my property on the market when there wasn't much to be done but they charge me $600+ for cleaning.
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18 January 2025 | 4 replies
A clean, neutral-looking curb gives prospective homebuyers a chance to visualize their own additions/upgrades.
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15 January 2025 | 34 replies
The IRS should have cleaned up on the billions of tax fraud being committed.
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Seems a bit high on the exp ratio near 43% but we do pay a premium for our solid cleaning lady, she also stocks supplies, runs errands and other duties for no "extra" charge.
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9 January 2025 | 10 replies
Do you have a 501c3 that you operate under (and rent the house from yourself), or do you purchase homes with an LLC or personal name, and run as a regular business?