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2 January 2025 | 7 replies
People seem more angry with Airbnb and VRBO but ultimately, guests still see more value in them than hotels so the question will be if new entrants (or existing platforms like BDC) will continue to invest in the STR space (e.g.
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30 December 2024 | 7 replies
This platform offers excellent networking opportunities.
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5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Look for distressed properties through online platforms or local agents.
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29 December 2024 | 2 replies
On the RE side - I own/developed 2,000 residential units across the United States focusing on opportunistic residential acquisitions and development, including student housing conversions and luxury multifamily development.On the startup side - it is a third-party guarantor platform that expands your renter pool, increases rents and occupancy, and ultimately boosts your NOI while broadening affordable housing options for renters.
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30 December 2024 | 12 replies
Many investors on this platform are working to get over paralysis by analysis and they like to dig in and do their research before reaching out.I’ll admit, I’ve slacked a bit on BiggerPockets lately, but I have plenty of content on other platforms and websites.
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29 December 2024 | 3 replies
Are there any other platforms then meetup for these events?
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2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Additionally, consider operational costs like cleaning, staffing, and marketing, as they can quickly add up.For management, outsourcing to a professional property manager or leveraging tech platforms for bookings and operations could streamline things, especially if you plan to scale.
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1 January 2025 | 5 replies
But 1031ing your current land into better production land that you rent out can be a very stable platform.
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19 January 2025 | 269 replies
The english version: https://www.imovirtual.com/en/# .You have private and agent postings.Regards, RuiHei Riaan and Rui,I use multiple platforms to reserch.
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1 January 2025 | 13 replies
It's a platform for a few different things!