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16 September 2024 | 7 replies
I’m really early into the research phase but would be prepared to “pull the trigger” over the winter (eg purchasing a property to setup the tents) but ran into a bit of a “wall”.I’m pretty close to Blue Ridge and love the area so have considered a STR there for a while.
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16 September 2024 | 13 replies
No thats a pretty harsh word.
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19 September 2024 | 44 replies
I think it's a great way to enjoy the benefits of your investments without triggering a big tax bill.
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23 September 2024 | 81 replies
Everyone has a right of stating their own opinion, no matter how harsh or inappropriate it may come across.
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14 September 2024 | 14 replies
Hey Paul, congrats on pulling the trigger on your first property.I'm also in CA (on the central coast) and invest out-of-state (Detroit).
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17 September 2024 | 10 replies
If you have a mortgage on the property and transfer it to an LLC (the LLC would be a different owner) it could trigger a due-on-sale clause.
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12 September 2024 | 3 replies
That too in midwest side where winters can be harsh?
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20 September 2024 | 114 replies
I signed up for a mastermind class that teaches you how to invest in STRs and pulled the trigger on a 2BD/1BA house in Pittsburgh, PA to operate as an STR.
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14 September 2024 | 6 replies
So please please please consult one before pulling the trigger.
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13 September 2024 | 11 replies
Very helpful and all responses have triggered additional questions for my tax guy.