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Erin Killough New and considering between vacation and long term rentals
4 October 2024 | 9 replies
Hi Erin, I work for a property management company in Milwaukee, Wi, and here are some thoughts to consider: Vacation rentals- Pros: Higher Income Potential due to tourists, Flexibility, Shorter Tenant CommitmentCons: Inconsistent Income depending on demand and time of year, More Management Required, Wear and Tear because of constant turnoverLong-term rentals- Pros: Stable Income, Lower Management Effort, Predictable Expenses, Less Wear and TearCons: Long-term commitment (this can be pro or con depending on the tenant), Market Dependence The choice between vacation rentals and long-term rentals largely depends on your financial goals, management capacity, and the property’s location.
Kalina C. East Dallas Investing
2 October 2024 | 2 replies
What do you guys see out there, and is MF a good choice in this market?
Michele Burkhart investing strategy questions
2 October 2024 | 4 replies
It is a personal choice
Albert Johnson Tenant wants to remove light fixture
2 October 2024 | 10 replies
Then your choices sound more foolish than unfair.
Janelle K. Eagle Flipped an Old Victorian in Two Years - And Why I Will Never Do It Again.
2 October 2024 | 4 replies
Built in 1890, this Old Victorian was converted into a duplex in the 70's by a talented architect who made some unique and extraordinary custom design choices (read Vaulted Sunlights) that make this property truly one of a kind.
Sam Bhattacharya How do I handle a tenant who refuses to pay the increased rent in my rental property?
3 October 2024 | 11 replies
But he does not have a choice to stay and not renew (as long as you enforce that).  
Jon Zhou Ashcroft capital: Additional 20% capital call
9 October 2024 | 312 replies
It is the former because people want it now. the problem started when people is buying without thinking of the risk.most people only want to buy the income stream from rentonomics.the problem with basic investors are they do not understand when we invest to equity or even debt is that we are buying the spread actually.in cheap money financial regime, with interest rate of 1% and cap rate of 7% we have positive 6% spread which I feel the risk/reward is sufficient to proper for any rentonomics to run.but we're in expensive money regime now with interest rate of 5% and cap rate of 3-4% (depending on class) so we have negative spread of 1% where it's guaranteed investor would lose money. there's also issue with supply especially in sunbelt.i meant it's not the fault of GP but it is the fault of LP mosty because they do not understand all these risk.when interest rate is high like these, obvious choice is to move from equity investment into debt investment (conservatively of course). when cash could generate s much as money as when we work, obviously we can also try to add more allocation to cash position rather than equity investment.And all of these are actually predictable, when Fed prints gazzilion tons of money during covid, the problem in 2024 is expected to happen.What?
Deborah Wodell Thoughts on Using DSCR Loans
3 October 2024 | 14 replies
For buy-and-hold investors, DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans are an excellent choice for a few key reasons:1.
Andrew Syrios Evaluating Kamala Harris’s Proposals For the Real Estate Industry
2 October 2024 | 38 replies
We manage our lives and finances , make good choices .
Liliana Gala Funding first flip
3 October 2024 | 15 replies
Here are a few strategies that might help you:* Traditional Financing* Hard Money Loans / Private Money* PartnershipsUltimately, the right choice will depend on your comfort level and financial situation.