6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Learn about the Net Operating Income (NOI) and Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)—these are essential to analyzing the potential profitability of a property.Return on Investment (ROI): There are different ways to calculate ROI in real estate, such as looking at your total return after a sale or assessing your rental income versus initial investment.
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31 December 2024 | 2 replies
The calculator estimates that operating expenses are equal to 50% of the monthly income. 50% is a rough guide.
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31 December 2024 | 2 replies
The website works to connect STR owner/operators with reputable cleaners in the area you're located.
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30 December 2024 | 7 replies
Any pros/cons on either or any other operator suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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2 January 2025 | 0 replies
I’d love to hear from fellow self-managing landlords about the biggest lessons you’ve learned along the way—whether it’s handling difficult move outs, maintenance strategies, or unique ways to streamline day-to-day operations.
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19 January 2025 | 55 replies
Your decision to prioritize effective support and comprehensive features, even if it means higher costs, seems reasonable, especially when it's critical for your business operations.
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4 January 2025 | 0 replies
Operated as an executive high-end rental for 2 years and cash flowed nicely while rented.
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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Managing the property yourself can save money, teach you the ropes, and give you firsthand experience dealing with tenants and operations.
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4 January 2025 | 3 replies
Hello @Yvonne Wang,The scope of work should include the following:- Basic info: Property address, client name, contractor's contact info, address, license#'s, signed general/operating agreement b/w contractor and client- Specification of repairs: Repair item, Quantity of items needed, total & per unit cost of items, taxes (if applicable), Completion hours, title of the person responsible for the repair item, written summary describing the work- Add'l info: Schedule of repairs, additional payment schedule details i.e. disbursement schedule, method of disbursement, deposits, holdback amounts, etc.The screenshot below highlights a couple of repair items.
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27 January 2025 | 21 replies
You get an operation running well and then you can be benevolent.