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Staton Jobe Guesty For Hosts Frustrations
13 June 2024 | 31 replies
It was easy to set it up, but I am very concerned about their Price Optimizer...It tells me the average market base price is $214/night, but it provides an "Automatic base price" (an algorithmic tool based on local market demand) of $3160/night and no one from customer service can tell me why there is such a discrepancy.
Isaac Joseph Managing our own property
12 June 2024 | 12 replies
Systemize, optimize and monetize" your real estate endeavors.Don't trip over the pennies to pick up dollars.Finding and handing over to a trustworthy PM is worth the cost.Investing in real estate shouldn't be about getting yourself into another job.We manage 400 units and I can tell you it's like having 10 jobs lolMuch success
Emanuela Hall Maybe I shouldn't have paid off my rental....
12 June 2024 | 15 replies
Paying off a mortgage is almost always not optimal if you are trying to make money.
AJ Wong AirBnB Vacation Rentals For Sale on the Oregon Coast: Tips to simplify your search
10 June 2024 | 1 reply
Know how and who is going to manage, speak with local PM companies (if not self managed) do some due diligence on projections, nightly rates and optimally visit (if haven't already) the areas you're exploring investing in.
Annie Seurer 5 Simple Ways to Improve Guest Experience Beyond Design
11 June 2024 | 9 replies
:🔹 Map Your Touchpoints: Reach out at optimal times, provide pertinent info early, and maintain the right number of touchpoints.
Steven Ong Seeking advice from great minds!
10 June 2024 | 1 reply
This situation has prompted me to reassess whether now is the optimal time to enter the property investment market or if I should explore alternative investment avenues.
Neil Louis New to Multi Family Real Estate Investing - Seeking Guidance and Connections
10 June 2024 | 18 replies
With my IT expertise, I believe I can be a valuable asset in areas such as data analysis, systems optimization, and technology integration.I'm open to any advice, resources, or connections that can help me further my understanding of multi-family real estate investing.
Eric Inigo Experience or thoughts on Homeroom?
14 June 2024 | 101 replies
As the founder of HomeRoom, I can't even tell you how many days and nights I've spent trying to develop the optimal experience for our roommates.
Nilusha Jayasinghe Are we paying too much for a house hack?
10 June 2024 | 15 replies
You can optimize the property.
Tyson Scheutze The Price of Property Management
8 June 2024 | 1 reply
These are some of the ways the clients could be affected by property managers who are not prepared: Extended VacanciesInadequate marketing strategies and tenant screening processes can result in prolonged vacancy periods, translating into substantial lost rental income.High tenant turnover due to poor resident relations further exacerbates vacancy losses.Inadequate Maintenance and RepairsNeglecting preventive maintenance and delaying necessary repairs can lead to accelerated property deterioration and higher long-term repair costs.This can also negatively impact tenant satisfaction, contributing to higher turnover rates.Legal and Compliance IssuesLack of knowledge or disregard for landlord-tenant laws and regulations can expose investors to costly legal disputes and penalties.Failure to properly handle security deposits, evictions, or fair housing practices can result in significant financial liabilities.Ineffective Financial ManagementInaccurate budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting can lead to uninformed decision-making and missed opportunities for cost savings.Failure to optimize tax strategies and leverage available deductions can further reduce net returns.Diminished Property ValueInadequate maintenance, high vacancy rates, and poor tenant screening can negatively impact a property’s perceived value and appreciation potential.This can significantly affect the long-term return on investment when it comes time to sell the asset.While a 10% management fee may seem reasonable for a well-performing property manager, the cumulative impact of mismanagement can quickly escalate the effective cost to investors, potentially outweighing any perceived savings on the management fee itself.