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24 January 2025 | 2 replies
Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.
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27 January 2025 | 7 replies
I use the terms - "corporate furnished rentals", "short-term rentals", and talk about my target clients- Business travelers, traveling nurses, traveling healthcare workers.#6 Knowledge - Know why STR is better for the landlord than traditional rentals.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Then find a CPA who can help you set up and manage your business and advise you on the best business structure.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Started with the flip business 2 years ago and going strong. id say start by practicing comps in your area, learn your market and go to real estate meetups.
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27 January 2025 | 33 replies
However, an LLC can be used to open a business bank account.
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
Also, if it fits your budget and your business needs a write off BPCON lives up to the hype.
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27 January 2025 | 3 replies
Good morning BP community,I'm a returning REI in East Tennessee who is now investing and buidling a family business full time after a career in the military.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
When the whole covid shutdown occurred, I dropped out of college to help my father's service business maintaining and remodeling residential and commercial buildings.
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26 January 2025 | 32 replies
Anyone in business takes risks, but a lawsuit and some other things don't look great.
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30 January 2025 | 34 replies
Personally, I think this company is probaby about to go out of business - they have lots of inventory, and it's not exactly prudent to be investing in FL in the coastal areas now anyway.