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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Out-of-state investing makes the most sense for me—it’s impossible to cash flow anywhere near me, and moving wouldn’t make sense because I wouldn’t be able to earn the same wages or find the same kind of jobs.Before this purchase, I already owned two properties: a long-term rental outside Houston, Texas, and a short-term rental in the Sierras in California.
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12 January 2025 | 3 replies
McKinney is thriving, but so are other parts of North Texas, and a broader perspective could reveal other great opportunities.Here’s what I’ve observed managing a significant number of rentals in the area:Bedrooms and Layouts:3-bed, 2-bath homes consistently attract the largest pool of tenants and have the highest occupancy rates.4-bedroom homes have grown in demand, especially with the rise of remote work, as tenants look for extra space to use as a home office.Square footage is less critical than number of beds and baths.Supply and Demand:McKinney’s growth is driving demand, but the quality of the location matters greatly.
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16 January 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Sara Valentine: I have rented my personal home as a fully furnished/lots of amenities 3 month rental jan, feb, and march the past 3 years.
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27 January 2025 | 17 replies
You may be able to see if a retailer still sells the 2024 version.If you can't get the one time purchase, you would need to see if the cost is beneficial.For real estate - Quickbooks desktop > Quickbooks online because you can set up multiple entities within quickbooks desktop and not pay an additional cost per entity that Quickbooks online would charge you.Best of luck!
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
This will show you more evidence of the fees they really charge.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Thank you The good GCs charge 20% but this does not equate to your savings because the GC will have better contacts, have namer experience coordinating contractors, be more familiar with permit process and expectations of the inspectors.
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13 January 2025 | 4 replies
I'm looking into a 1st Position Heloc for my rental property in CT.
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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you plan to live there in the winters, you might have a hard time doing long term rental outside of that and finding a new tenant every summer.
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31 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hello, I am new to the BiggerPockets forum and looking to purchase my first investment property this year. Looking in Denver metro for either SFH or STR opportunities. Any potential leads would be appreciated. Thanks