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Anthony Maffei How to Best Leverage $500k in Equity for Additional Income
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Assuming you could take out a couple 100k you would have the buying power to start a cash recycling business (brrring or flipping).
Mary Peale Seeking Advice on STR Profitability & Strategic Adjustments for Year 2
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
Are you not charging the guests a cleaning fee?
Jordan Laney PM changed the utilities too early and now we're stuck holding the bag
8 January 2025 | 38 replies
In that case, I wouldn't say the PM necessarily made a "mistake" by keeping the power on.
Joseph Beilke Costa Rica Info
11 January 2025 | 11 replies
Here are the numbers:IncomeTotalPartner ContributionsManaging Partners Debt$0.00Partners Deposits$987,459.99Total Contributions$987,459.99Operating IncomeAirbnb Income$50,186.50Square Income (Vehicles or add-ons)$6,741.04Total Operating Income$56,927.54Total Income$1,044,387.53ExpensesPurchase of propertyCost of House-680,000.00Closing Costs-$26,744.44Total Cost of Purchase-706,744.44Set Up ExpensesHouse Improvements & Care taker home addition-116017.03Adding Tiny House-52130.83Furnishings-68403.65Vehicles-43150Set Up Costs and Advertising-2339.53Total Cost of Set Up-282,041.04Operating expensesCare Takers-14535.9Additional Cleaners-1505Cleaning Supplies-2670House Supplies-1340Landscaping-4230.66Utilities (Power & Water)-8204Internet-315Pest control/fumigacion -120Pool cleaning/maintenance-2220Vehicle Gas-552.3Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs-6625.01Welcome Food for Guests-115Property Repairs-4999.64Bank Fees-1208.06Accounting Fees-1085Insurance-955.74Other Expenses-1071.2Total Operating Costs -$51,752.51Total Expenses-$1,040,537.99Net Income$3,849.54Net Operating Income$5,175.03Now 5k for an investment of 970k is not a good investment.  
Aaron Wolman First Turn over
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
The law allows you to charge for ALL cleaning, including trash removal.
Bobby Short Costa Rica 2nd property Mortgage
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Following Up + More details: @carolineOur utilities were also opened using an LLC but since the power had actually been shut off the problem mostly came from ICE sending someone out to turn it back on plus installing a new style meter (which had to be approved by our HOA but that was another matter entirely and not particularly difficult).Opening a bank account with BCR as an individual is easy and you can get an atm card in about 3 days but you will be limited to holding only a thousand dollars in it.
Henry Clark LA Fires Taxes and Insurance
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
Prior to clean up make an inventory even if burned.  
Joel Oh salt water hot tub
13 January 2025 | 23 replies
(Just need to clean filter every month? 
Anderson S. Stop Overpaying Taxes! 5 Insider Tips for Real Estate Investors
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
Depreciation is another powerful tool, allowing you to deduct a portion of your property’s value annually.Action Step: Keep detailed records of all expenses and consult a tax professional to ensure you’re claiming every deduction you’re entitled to.3.
Isaac Watson Excited to join the Bigger Pockets Community
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Since then, I have started my own cleaning company specializing in Airbnb Turnovers, Commercial Real Estate, and working with Realtors to help create memorable client experiences.