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Max Dauer How Much Time Do You Spend Managing Your STR
9 December 2024 | 7 replies
Every so often I will look at my listing in private or incognito mode to make sure it's showing up to the general public.Closer to their stay, I text guests (who want it) a guest book that I put together with local restaurants, things to do, parking, etc. 
Vivian Huang Investing in Tulum, Mexico
12 December 2024 | 49 replies
From talking to locals, there's a couple of issues than need to be addressed, some are the non-ecological practices that some of those developers have, unfortunately, our government profits from this investors and allows them to destroy manglers (which are the natural water purifying system of that area) dismantling hectares of mangroves and degraded the habitat of resident and migratory species burying animals alive.There's proof of fecal material floating beneath the city of Tulum, only 20% of the water is sent to the water treatment plant, there's no infrastructure for the exponential growth.The landfills in the middle of the jungle that is leaking hazardous pollutants into the freshwater system and that something that developers won't tell you.I love my country and it would be a disaster for everybody if this place ends up like some other great beaches around the world, that are completely ruined by greedy investors not following the rules.There's no urban or comprehensive master plan, and one of the risks is that Tulum will be like Playa del Carmen is today, overgrown and with environmental devastation.I will advise doing a lot of research before getting something in Tulum, different country, different rules, and practices.
Sonia Vanegas advice on landlord threating to void clause in lease and raising rent
16 December 2024 | 21 replies
Magistrates tend to have long memories and also tend to hold grudges against local incompetent landlords.So if he wakes up and talks to someone with any brains and experience, this won't go to court, but he'll start looking for another excuse to get rid of you, something much easier to argue in court.
Nitesh Chand Need some suggestions
10 December 2024 | 7 replies
If you want to be an investor, sell the SFR and focus on MFR.I'm a local broker and investor here, and I manage over 100 investment properties (primarily creative and furnished rentals, Airbnb, etc). 
Aaron Gordon Hello from the Ocean State!
8 December 2024 | 11 replies
Locally, I look forward to soon having my VA loan seasoned to refinance and fully rent out, and acquire another property. 
Rajagopalarao Paidi How to avoid or minimize Agent costs
10 December 2024 | 17 replies
@Rajagopalarao PaidiRecognize time is also money if you are financing it and I have found without an agent will take longer to sell.Also are you local where you could manage all the showings, advertising etc?
Vid Vin Canadian investors in US Real Estate market
9 December 2024 | 3 replies
If you have significant resources you can start on your own, if not partnering with someone who brings some local knowledge can accelerate and stabilize your journey. 
Mike Sfera Expense Estimate Resources
8 December 2024 | 1 reply
Things like landscaping/snow removal and labor cost for repairs are going to be highly variable based on your market so you'd need to do your own research on the going rate by either talking to other local investors, running your own google search, or exploring basic services on thumbtack/angies list etc. 
Austin Tess New property questions!
7 December 2024 | 7 replies
If that's not an option than you'll have to close and serve notice yourself and abide by your local laws.
Bao Vu Question regarding Tax on a Flip
12 December 2024 | 10 replies
I recently reached out to a local CPA here in WA and he will get all my stuff correct.