![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1264742/small_1626220804-avatar-jordann30.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2025 | 0 replies
Rates were still extremely low, which made both properties extremely lucrative with cash flow.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3088894/small_1722365942-avatar-reneh34.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Cash flow is definitely the biggest challenge; both in terms of finding properties to buy that cash flow with a loan on them and just company wide given interest rates and labor/material is up and, at least where I'm at in Jackson County, MO, taxes are way up too.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1093328/small_1621508771-avatar-edwardg61.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
16 January 2025 | 40 replies
So, specifically I am still curious how someone would change their approach to branding/hosting from 2 STRs that are SFHs to a 10 cabin property.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/668692/small_1686663417-avatar-michaelf192.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
7 February 2025 | 21 replies
You should only have to change when your current software has a flaw or lacking feature that is causing you to spend too much work on a work-around.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2763985/small_1686157293-avatar-brycem114.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
7 February 2025 | 9 replies
To maximize your investment, use financing options like FHA or conventional loans, analyze deals based on cash flow and cap rates, and network with local investors through REI meetups and BiggerPockets.Good luck!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3166673/small_1736352919-avatar-montya9.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
18 January 2025 | 15 replies
Rates are high, usually in the high 8s or low 9s, and you may pay 2-4 points on the loan.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3152968/small_1733262280-avatar-matthewm1506.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Congrats on your success so far.Some random thoughts for you:- It might be difficult to tap the equity in the rental at this time given the current state of interest rates.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3083651/small_1721792848-avatar-natashar60.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
With a fideicomiso, the gross income is taxed through a withholding tax whereas, with the corporation, the rate, you can deduct expenses but the taxation rate is higher.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/976050/small_1621506642-avatar-jordanh244.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
8 February 2025 | 2 replies
Recently, I conducted a cost segregation study on the property shortly after converting to a STR (converted June 1 2024), and I want to ensure I file my taxes correctly and legally given this change in circumstances.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2777379/small_1737493336-avatar-jasonl834.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 February 2025 | 10 replies
For lending, your rates are going to be higher than if you were to buy under personal name.