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6 February 2025 | 42 replies
Long-term leases are less operationally complex and face fewer regulatory risks - more stable and scalable option.
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4 January 2025 | 11 replies
The issue with section 179 expense is that you normally have to operate at positive income.Under most circumstances, bonus depreciation is better since you can take bonus depreciation even if you operate at negative income.
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7 January 2025 | 0 replies
We operate a real estate, mortgage, and property management firm dedicated exclusively to Short Term Rental Investments.
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
By the most important thing (if that's what you're doing) is to have a really good operator who knows the laws, has experience and is above board so they won't leave you high and dry.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
Any luck on motivating realtors in the area to actually get operating expenses/lease agreements for Jackson County specifically George?
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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
Any additional screenings or criteria should be consistently applied to all applicants to avoid potential discrimination claims.Rental application fraud can be a significant threat to the financial and operational stability of running and operating a property.
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11 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you’re using leverage, be extra cautious with your underwriting to ensure the deal still works at today’s rates.Economic Uncertainty: Inflation, potential recessions, or shifts in demand could affect rents, vacancy rates, and property values in some markets.Increased Operating Costs: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes, and maintenance costs can cut into profit margins, particularly for buy-and-hold investments.Regulatory Risks: Some areas are increasing restrictions on landlords, particularly short-term rentals.
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5 January 2025 | 0 replies
Hi everyone, Hoping to connect with someone who has experience renting to or operating residential care facilities.
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9 January 2025 | 7 replies
Operating in an industry where "we track time," I can offer a few hopefully helpful tips:1.
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11 February 2025 | 167 replies
Now they have exchanges, which are still not as secure as they are advertised to be by the operators.