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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
For STRs, properties near the beach or downtown tend to perform well.Start Small and Smart: If this is your first property, focus on something manageable.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
As the market evolves we've intensified our commitment to helping investors focus only on listings that are eligible for vacation rental usages and either; have exceptional existing production or high potential for rental performance.
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Here's a link https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/FoodSafety/ServiceAnimalsposter.pdf The BS factor is off the charts with some clients...Then it gets tricky because you are only allowed to ask certain questions as to whether the dog has been trained to perform a specific task etc.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
That just puts too much pressure on a property to perform and adds a bit more risk than necessary.Â
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17 January 2025 | 22 replies
I believe there are a few unconventional approaches that work best for OOS investors looking to perform BRRRR in Mid- to lower income communities.  1.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
On the flip side, saving for another property could delay financial stability if unexpected costs arise.A Balanced ApproachIf you’re still torn, consider a hybrid strategy:-Focus on maximizing your current STR’s performance.
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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
Hey y'all, I have approached a point where I have built up more confidence in performing my first house flip in the Charlotte metro region.
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11 January 2025 | 7 replies
We regularly take over properties from managers who haven’t performed well, and it’s a seamless process when done right.
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19 January 2025 | 47 replies
Traditional loans are debt—you borrow money, take on a repayment schedule, and owe interest, regardless of how the property performs.