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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
Focus on networking, learning financing options, and saving up so you're ready when the right deal comes.Good luck!
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
My area is relatively low crime, but had one place that someone broke a window to get in.... probably a homeless guy looking for a place to sleep....got scared when neighbor turned light on.I put in a SimpliSafe unit... portable, easy to set up, multiple options- you can use a webcam and get alerts on your phone and future tenant can pay for full service if they want.
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2 February 2025 | 4 replies
Please advise on how to accept a colleague request...the 'accept' option isn't showing and 'notifications' does not activate when selected.
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12 February 2025 | 17 replies
I have the option to buy a 1,300-sqft 3-bed, 1.5-bath house in South End neighborhood of Stamford, CT, from a family member before it goes on the market.
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
Financing & Loans: What are the best loan options for short-term rentals?
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7 February 2025 | 16 replies
@Paige Gardner it depends on the person. hml are my last resource, it's a option for sure. 75% too high for me. that's the game for them, that's how they make its money. don't take it off the table but definitely explore ur options.
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12 February 2025 | 16 replies
I would make sure a bundle of rights for ownership are available individually, per unit of course, then worry about warranty and purchase options.
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11 February 2025 | 16 replies
It's worth mentioning that I have the 1 or 2 bed options blocked from being booked on the weekends.All that said, I'm interested to see if anyone has any suggestions or ideas to help us with weekday bookings.
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6 February 2025 | 28 replies
Sometimes cities will allow this, but it depends on local zoning rules.If neither option works, it might be worth consulting a real estate attorney to explore your options.
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1 February 2025 | 14 replies
Buy-in is often more conducive than other more saturated markets and there's such a wide variety of options to choose from.