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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
Bridge Loan to DSCR – Consider a short-term bridge loan to fund construction, then refinance with a DSCR loan once the property is completed and leased. 4.
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
Setting up direct bookings is a great way to save on fees, but you’re right—it requires extra effort to ensure everything runs smoothly.For vetting guests, start by asking a few questions when they inquire, like the purpose of their stay, how many people will be there, and if they’ve stayed in short-term rentals before.
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Out-of-state investing makes the most sense for me—it’s impossible to cash flow anywhere near me, and moving wouldn’t make sense because I wouldn’t be able to earn the same wages or find the same kind of jobs.Before this purchase, I already owned two properties: a long-term rental outside Houston, Texas, and a short-term rental in the Sierras in California.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
Yeah the law changed I believe back in 2020.You cannot do short term rental with an HPR unless you own both sides.
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
It sounds more like you want to do work for a short time and have success without knowing much.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Asim G. if owners weren't so short-sightedly cheap, PMC's wouldn't be doing this!
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23 January 2025 | 31 replies
While the same comments would apply, the previous Portuguese government enacted a law in 2023 that severely restricted certain types of short-term rental in certain areas and that law has been abolished by the new government because they realized it wouldn't solve the problem.
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30 January 2025 | 13 replies
In the short term, it will be more painful though.Personally, I'm not a fan of enabling bad tenant behavior and in life you get what you tolerate.
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15 January 2025 | 13 replies
The short answer is: file form 1099-NEC.
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10 January 2025 | 11 replies
As the new owner, you’ll want the lease and your landlord insurance policy to take effect as soon as you take title to the property.Temporary Lease Considerations:While short-term leases can work well, leasing to a seller long-term often leads to complications.