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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
By year three, I aim to cover all operating costs and, by year four, to generate positive cash flow.Experienced investors say it’s crucial to persevere through the initial challenges while gradually building credibility through positive reviews, and I believe them.
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17 January 2025 | 40 replies
It's important to understand the zoning/code requirements and obtain all necessary permitting if you intend on operating your real estate as STR anywhere in the country.
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5 February 2025 | 15 replies
If you would really like to explore the sector : why not go and message 10 to 20 operators and offer to look after their property or clean their property for a month in exchange for their knowledge and details on the numbers.
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
CommissionerYou really need to see how this operates in the real world, and with a Tax Court Judge looking at all the facts & circumstances.
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14 January 2025 | 17 replies
Many local businesses that operate in the downtown area by the state park (including some famous attractions) close for the winter or reduce hours.
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31 January 2025 | 17 replies
My job every month is to operate with as little $ as possible in banks that pay nothing, getting every dollar possible into my money market accts earning 4%+.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
To me BPRE was more about the individual stories of the investors and how they operate, with the hosts sharing their experiences as it related to discussion.
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17 January 2025 | 24 replies
He was at the heart (and brain) of a fantastic educational operation – one that was undervalued because he did not charge much for it.
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8 January 2025 | 13 replies
Its being operated at STR from last 30 months with great cash flow.
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22 January 2025 | 13 replies
We are familiar with several operators, but we chose to work with AJ Osborne at Cedar Creek Capital.