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Ernest Ho Emotional Support Animal / Service Animal
19 January 2025 | 18 replies
We require a local veterinarianreport confirming the animal is healthy, properly vaccinated, and,require spay/neuter unless contraindicated by the veterinarian.Animal will be on a leash or in a carrier in common areas.
Terrence Adams Rental Property Investor Newbie
12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Connecting with other local investors can help you learn the ropes faster and avoid common pitfalls.If you have any specific questions—whether it’s about neighborhoods, property types, or what to expect—I’d be happy to help.
Byron Umana New to Airbnb Hosting? Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide to Get You Started!
20 January 2025 | 8 replies
Whether you're setting up your first property or looking to optimize your current listing, this resource is designed to save you time and help you avoid common pitfalls.If you're a new host or just curious about how to set up a profitable Airbnb listing, drop your questions here!
David Woodside 500 hour rule - material participation
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
The other two that are commonly used is (1) 100 hours and more than anyone's time in the activity or (2) substantially all the time in the activity. 
Fernando Martin-Gullans Help me use my equity to scale my portfolio
10 January 2025 | 3 replies
The common mistake here is that not ALL your equity is borrowable on a property and even more so on a investment property then an owner occupied property. 
Blake McWilliams Raising Private Capital. Tips and Tricks
5 January 2025 | 4 replies
On the other hand, you might find a common reason that a few of your potential investors are not investing that might change your own thoughts on the deal.
Justin R. Who has moved from QBO to Rentastic (or other RE based software)
27 January 2025 | 17 replies
While QBO is probably more common, I've learned that they have had to become accustomed to a lot of different programs because their clients use so many different platforms.
Jordan Laney PM changed the utilities too early and now we're stuck holding the bag
8 January 2025 | 38 replies
While it’s common for PMs to switch utilities to avoid service interruptions, the mistake was not monitoring the usage or cutting power to unnecessary areas once the tenant overstayed.
Richard Volkov Could This Be a New Way to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying the Whole Property?
19 January 2025 | 47 replies
.- Payments to investors are automated, so rental income is distributed directly without much hassle.What I found interesting is that this solves a couple of common issues:- Property owners can raise cash (for renovations as an example, or any other need) without giving up control of their property.- Investors get access to real estate cash flow with lower costs and no landlord responsibilities.- The whole process is simplified—no co-ownership legal headaches.I’m curious about the pros and cons of something like this.
Account Closed Thoughts on using cash or HELOC for down payment on investment property
7 January 2025 | 1 reply
I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).