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19 January 2025 | 10 replies
We’ve tried other platforms on the market, but the message delivery rates were very low compared to the 85%+ I get here.
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31 January 2025 | 22 replies
I've now used it twice.The program requires 10% down, must be a rental, no PMI, and has a very high standard of credit.Last I did it (Summer 2022), my rate landed in the low 5%.
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
You'll likely need a higher down payment if you can find anyone willing to finance something like this as a first time investor; many require some level of rehab experience at the very least.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
I'm a huge fan of San Antonio as an STR market, but it is, like most "mature" markets, very sensitive about WHAT performs well.
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
Since our book, MTRs exploded and got very competitive in some markets.
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26 January 2025 | 48 replies
There are very successful STRs here, you just have to know the best areas to be profitable.
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31 January 2025 | 27 replies
You need photos that stand out and align with the AI-driven algorithm prioritizing listings in popular categories.The 5 Must-Have Photos for Airbnb ListingsI have tested hundreds of photos and analyzed which listings perform best.
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
Great weather and very low crime rate.I am humbly looking for seasoned syndicators and sponsors to advice or team up with me on this new venture.
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
Unless you have a very large sphere to start it will be really tough to get going on your own.
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7 February 2025 | 49 replies
There are very few people who accomplish this and when they do, it's over a sustained period of time.