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11 January 2025 | 11 replies
I just reached out to a host on Airbnb who has properties I want to try and model mine after (based on AirDNA data).
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27 January 2025 | 15 replies
So, for me, step #1 is to review the data the assessor has on my property.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
one of my clients that has a pretty big PM company.. had a unique way of doing this.He offered 50% of the first months rent or 500.00 minimum.. he would have 4 or 5 agents at the weekly meeting handout the list of vacants .. each of them would go place a sign in the yard and first come first served.. he found that potential tenants would call the first sign if no answer they called the next one until finally someone answered.. it worked pretty awesome for him.
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20 January 2025 | 9 replies
Let me know if you want to get connected with data and resources in the area.
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22 January 2025 | 13 replies
Quote from @Jacob Molina: Okay, so with that 3-2-1 would the final year of that or end of that the rate be fixed or could it go up any higher?
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Now I’m sure BP has all the data and statistics to so h the know better than me what people like and want to hear.
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1 February 2025 | 16 replies
This can put a significant strain on your finances and cash flowThey also often require a large down payment themselves and may have a strict repayment schedule that can be difficult to meet, especially if there are unforeseen circumstances or delays in renting the property or generating income from itIn addition, relying on this type of loan may expose you to higher financial stress and the possibility of default if you are unable to meet your loan obligationsThe final decision depends on your overall financial situation, risk tolerance, and your ability to manage the associated costs and obligations
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27 January 2025 | 0 replies
Remember last summer when mortgage rates briefly dipped, and it looked like more homeowners might finally list their properties?
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5 February 2025 | 15 replies
Data point: we have a long-term rental in a popular STR neighborhood listed through Zillow right now.Every person who writes asking to do some sort of arbitrage is blocked by the Zillow platform.I don't even have to say "no thank you anymore."
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28 January 2025 | 0 replies
💭 Final ThoughtsWhen your financial advisor pushes back on your real estate investments, remember this: You're not just "buying a house" - you're investing in an income-producing asset, just like buying shares in a dividend-paying company.