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Rahma Z. Rehabbing a Section 8 Rental
7 March 2024 | 4 replies
I would only do repairs, not upgrades for a tenant.Just make sure everything is clean and on good working order.
Gerich Fellermann Partner buyout - 3 SFR's in 3 states - how to finance?
7 March 2024 | 7 replies
. #1 - Charleston, SC area - Worth: ~800k / Balance on mortgage: $230k / Excellent rental history 5y+ @ $3,300/month / Divorce buyout #2 - Syracuse NY area - Worth: ~600k / Balance on mortgage: $185k / No rental history (just inherited with brother) but in a desirable area so local realtors say it will rent easily in the $2,000-$2,500 range / Brother is partner#3 - Kansas City, MO - Worth: ~200k / Balance on mortgage: $100k / Excellent rental history 4y+ @ $1,200/month / Divorce buyout First choice is to pay off partners in a clean lump sum now (one wants to buy ASAP in another market, the other wants to build ASAP), but I'm open to brainstorming for options.I live in Portland OR and rent my primary address. 
Theresa Holl Top mistakes - a list for new hosts
7 March 2024 | 5 replies
This means more than just providing a clean space; it involves thoughtful touches like welcome baskets, local guides, and amenities that cater to your target audience (families, business travelers, etc.).
Jacob Lockard Looking for advice to either continue my STR or sell
6 March 2024 | 22 replies
I'm sure there are things I'm not considering and would appreciate your feedback.Here are some additional details about the home and financial situation.Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaMortgage: $5513/mo @6% interestZillow Rental Estimate: $4966Current Mortgage Balance: $716kZillow Home Value Estimate: $825-1.02mAirDNA Information:Projected Revenue: $82.7kAverage nightly rate (as entire home): $347Occupancy: 65%Projected Operating Expenses: $41kManagement Fee: 20% - $16500Lodging Tax: 5% - $4134Property Tax: (included in mortgage escrow)Cleaning Fees: $6600Maintenance: $3400Insurance: $5200Utilities: $5172Projected Monthly Income: $6891 - $5513 = $1378Projected Expenses: $3416 /moAfter Expenses: -$2038 / moHere are my listings:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/796636182229405398?
Eric Samuels Basement dehumidifier maintenance
7 March 2024 | 6 replies
The only maintenance is to clean the filter three or four times a year.
William Brock Thoughts on Canyon Lake, TX
6 March 2024 | 46 replies
How did you setup cleaning?
Jay Griffiths New Investor - looking for markets and brokers/prop mgrs
6 March 2024 | 12 replies
Many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't invest the time to ACTUALLY understand:1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.6) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.7) That OOS property Class rankings are often different than the Class ranking of the local market they live.Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state.
Abiy Tedla Kitchen cabinet colors for multi family rentals
6 March 2024 | 6 replies
I like white, but it is hard to keep clean
Luis Caracosa Subject-to creative finance
6 March 2024 | 1 reply
LuisI clean these up all of the time because a "guru" out there, very popular by the way, is giving bad advice.
Erika Collins Do you test for lead paint when flipping a home?
6 March 2024 | 9 replies
If the paint does test positive, you'll need to follow regulated procedures to clean it up (or contract it out).