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Lance Lewton Buying boat as STR perk!!!
24 July 2023 | 13 replies
I'd just make sure any contingency with the boat is aligned with disassociating yourself with any liability; meaning I don't know what legal extent that is but get a lawyer to draft it up and have it as an add-on for the STR at a fair cost(under or at renting one). 
CJ Moulton Would a condo be a good start for a real estate portfolio?
24 July 2023 | 7 replies
The other posters in this thread have covered pretty much every reason why it's a good plan to avoid buying a condo as an investment if you can.I'll just add one more that I didn't see mentioned - Condo appreciation rates are way lower than single family homes.Browse around Zillow and look at some condos for sale in your area, then scroll down to the price history.
James Syed 12 unit Building Valuation
14 July 2017 | 24 replies
This is ballpark what I would estimate the property at without further information.That said, it would also depend on your ability to value add on the property.
Angela Zaitz Split an existing home or add an ADU?
18 May 2023 | 2 replies
I think a prefab would be easier and cheaper then a stick built add on in general, or?
Edgar Perez In search of property management in SE Wisconsin
22 October 2018 | 10 replies
It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.
Jose L Martinez Duplex in Killeen, TX
7 June 2019 | 13 replies
I went with one that I can do value add on so I'm gonna try to BRRRR and refinance in November.
Forest Owen Cocoa Beach Florida Residents and STR Owners!!
5 April 2023 | 5 replies
Many municipalities sued and they settled on; if you have a law on the books already you can keep it, but you cannot add one if you do not already have one nor can you amend the current law. 
Rick Bracelin Looking for a Property Manager in Brentwood, Ca.
10 May 2018 | 5 replies
It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.
James Bobo Little Rock Property Manager
6 July 2019 | 5 replies
It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.
Michelle Boyle Illegal Garden Unit Solutions Needed-Can I Rent as Office Space?
13 May 2020 | 13 replies
Does your homeowner insurance include zoning insurance for unfortunate discoveries like this (this is sometimes an extra you have to add on and almost no one does).