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Fakaradin Floyd Advice on my STR pitch and overall Rental Arbitrage advice (Alexandria VA)
30 December 2024 | 89 replies
The longer lease term of about 3 years, work requests under $x seem like the biggest things that landlords would find intriguing.
Bridger L Logan Any success with rent by the room?
15 December 2024 | 59 replies
Rent out to roommates so I employ the "rent by the room" essentially.Pros:insane cash flowif your room offer is much better value than other places to live, tenants will stay awhilea small community can be built when your tenants become friends with eachothernever ending supply of tenants (at least in my area)Cons:CAN BE management intensiveWILL BE management intensive until you gain experience and know how to manageIf you employ this strategy, the BIGGEST risk/liability mitigator is being VERY clear from the start about your expectations and that you will evict if new tenant doesn't follow your rules.With my setup - I furnish the rooms and have all utilities covered. 
Drew C Grossman The Villages, Florida - house hack
6 December 2024 | 2 replies
Our biggest challenge is that we are not over 55+ and we would prefer to invest our money in the villages itself.
Deborah Wodell What’s been the biggest surprise you’ve had on a flip—good or bad?
30 November 2024 | 3 replies

I feel like every project has its curveballs, and sometimes it’s the unexpected stuff that teaches us the most. Maybe it was a hidden issue that turned into a big project, or a small upgrade that made all the differen...

Thomas Youngman Property Investment in Portugal
19 January 2025 | 269 replies
The biggest ones I'm aware of include:* Limit the availability of new AL licenses to only interior districts;* Increase the tax rates for AL;* Force a review of existing AL licenses in 2030; Don't know.
Connor McGinnis Longer loan term with better cash flow or shorter loan term?
7 December 2024 | 4 replies
If you are struggling to make the numbers work, then it is likely not a deal to pursue.Our biggest challenge in the New Orleans area is the cost of insurance.
Jonah Gunalda ER doctor hoping to diversify in passive real estate!
10 December 2024 | 25 replies
@Jonah Gunalda sponsor selection is critical—if you are investing with first-class sponsors you’ll mitigate one of the biggest risks in the syndications space.Start with this book.  
Rene Hosman How do you approach saving for your next real estate investment?
5 December 2024 | 5 replies
Looking back, the biggest lesson was saving from a position of financial strength.
James Wise Why do people Buy Property in California
22 January 2025 | 203 replies
In my opinion the large population (too many people) is the biggest issue in San Diego.
Nick S. Airbnb/str management advice
16 December 2024 | 21 replies
Biggest hurdle right now is finding a reasonable cleaner.