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Garrett Brown What is your biggest struggle in the STR world right now?
26 January 2025 | 48 replies
I have done small things like switch from glass wine cups to acryliic ones that look like glass and take a damage deposit of $250 that helps mitigate small things breaking that are over $50.
Jackie Liu Unresponsive Property Manager
11 January 2025 | 15 replies
Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.
Tiffy W. Do you suggest renting PO Box to collect rent?
1 January 2025 | 32 replies
Most will be happy to accept the check and deposit them for you.
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.  
Sam Hendricksen Buying near new casino
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
Having watched many prior co-workers get paid, cash their check at the casino, and promptly deposit it all into a slot machine I can tell you with pretty good certainty that casinos don't have a positive effect on disposable income and good use of the existing income in the area surrounding :)Are there solid local employers OTHER than the casino in a 15-minute drive? 
Monish Anand How to find the best Real Estate Agent
10 January 2025 | 13 replies
Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.
Hellen Sut Collecting unpaid rents after eviction
4 January 2025 | 9 replies
We are now suing them in TX small claims court as the security deposit was not enough to cover the 2 - 3 months rent after they trashed the house. 
Hemal Adani Anyone has invested with Open door capital? How was your experience?
22 February 2025 | 109 replies
That particular area is known for clay deposits in the ground that can really mess up foundations.
Shaun Palmer North Carolina - Security Deposit Trust Accounts
22 December 2024 | 14 replies
After searching more, I found a few BP post where people seemed to have one account for all deposits, and keep only deposits in there.
Matthew Beninate Business Bank Accounts
1 January 2025 | 13 replies
Quote from @Matthew Beninate: Quote from @Sarita Scherpereel: Quote from @Seo Hui Han: You may want to consider local banks / credit unions just because many of them will require or give you more favorable terms for things like HELOC's and other line of credit products if you have a deposit account with them.