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7 June 2024 | 14 replies
Realtor: Michael Fowler, Compass Twitter: @202realtorI learned a ton from Richard Fertig's "Short-Term Rental Secrets" Youtube channel, Sean Rakidzich's "Airbnb Automated" Youtube channel, and Jasper Ribbers' "Get Paid For Your Pad" Podcast
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11 June 2024 | 46 replies
Also Dave this is one of bit of secret lol , if you see this chart , from month-to-month perspectiveyou would notice for this market, price is up when inventory is low and price would start to drop when inventory is at peak, this is repeatable seasonality in this market.
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7 June 2024 | 19 replies
There are loads of other investors and free resources that you can find here as well.Real estate is not rocket science; don't be convinced that there are secret, magic bullet strategies that result in quick, short term wealth.
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4 June 2024 | 10 replies
The greatest secret to business is learning how to be an exceptional Operator.
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5 June 2024 | 7 replies
@Tiffany Tan in addition to other suggestions, have either yourself or someone you know secret shop your listing.
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8 June 2024 | 40 replies
Even if you check out popular STR podcasts like STR Secrets and Get Paid For Your Pad, the successful hosts building large portfolios will say it's the infrastructure you build around you that matters.
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4 June 2024 | 5 replies
They will provide a lower initial rate compared to a fixed-rate mortgage.Also, a little insider secret here.
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2 June 2024 | 2 replies
Totally agree with @Chris Seveney- people alwyas think there's some secret tax benefit or trick if they do things like this.
1 June 2024 | 7 replies
AND try to find a market where you do not have to compete as much with 2nd home demand - a place where people go to vacation but is not top of mind for a rich guy's vacation home destination (ski town, lake house, etc.).If you are asking for the secret market that returns 20% cash on cash without any renovation or difficulty, that doesn't exist.
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1 June 2024 | 7 replies
So I don't see any reason to be secretive about any of that.