Blake Kirby
1031 Exchange Phoenix vs L.A.
21 December 2024 | 6 replies
I think the big concern here is a national event that affects us all.
Ashley Wilson
New Leases versus Renewals: What matters more?
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
I also always keep my rent increases in line with the local market, so sometimes I'll have tenants threaten to leave sometimes, and once they do their research they realize that it wouldn't make sense at all to find another property and end up paying the same thing.
Sidney Duquette
Strategies for High Equity Growth Properties: Risk Mitigation, Value-Add, Cash Flow
19 January 2025 | 3 replies
Even if I were to rent it out on Airbnb, the cash-on-cash return isn't very attractive.Specifically, I’m concerned about:High mortgage payments and the financial strain it could cause if the property doesn't generate sufficient cash flow.Cash-on-cash return is low, even with high-revenue short-term rentals.My Questions:Risk Mitigation:Any strategies I can use to mitigate the risks associated with owning a high-value property with a large mortgage?
Joy Daniels
Pets and Service animals at STR
18 January 2025 | 15 replies
Hi Joy - Service animals can’t legally be restricted due to landscaping concerns, but you can include a note in your listing to inform guests, such as:"The front yard has decorative shells, and the backyard is turf.
Alyssa Dinson
What has been your experience with out of state investing?
16 January 2025 | 78 replies
This is why so many companies are leaving states like California.Pro-business environment: Companies want to focus on their core business, not fight anti-business policies.Significant infrastructure: Companies favor cities with substantial airports, freeway systems connecting to other cities, and more.
Kyle Carter
Can I use the 1031 exchange to buy my primary residence?
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
The original post leaves the door open for a challenge by the IRS, so the safe harbor of holding it for investment for two full years is the safer option.
Lorenzo L.
Buying my first property (NEED ADVICE)
15 January 2025 | 39 replies
Right now, I concern myself with the quality asset.
Walter Pineda
Your Property Management suggestion for Memphis, TN Please.
16 January 2025 | 11 replies
We had Crestcore Management and they neglected the tenant so the tenant moved out because they weren't able to fix the heating concern in a timely manner.
Zachary Kessler
Strategies for second property
27 December 2024 | 4 replies
Quote from @Zachary Kessler: Hello all I’m currently hacking my house that has an ADU dwelling that generates income, I bought this property intending to leave and rent the house that I currently reside in (2 bed 1 bath) I currently have a very good interest rate locked in here from 2022 that I don’t want to lose or have my mortgage called due from leaving here, I live here for very cheap with the income from the ADU.
Jay Hinrichs
LA fires Wholesalers Beware
19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Leave the owners alone, when and if they are ready to sell, they will, and there will be plenty of lots to choose from on the MLS.I have no statistics to back this up, but in my casual observation after our fire is about 1/3 of the owners rebuilt their homes (some built similar, some duplicated exactly--big mistake, and some built better/nicer/larger homes).