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Eric Coats Running STR #s for Newbie
29 January 2025 | 20 replies
The first thing I want to point out is that it may be wise, in your thinking, to separate the property itself from the STR business that's being run from the property.In the old days (as recent as 10 years ago), people buy a vacation home to enjoy, and they leave it empty when not in use. 
Ryan Treacy What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Key points include:Security Deposits: In Indiana, there’s no legal cap on security deposits, but you must return the deposit (minus any valid deductions) within 45 days of the tenant vacating the property.Evictions: Follow the formal process carefully.
Kwanza P. Hot Tubs in Your STR
6 February 2025 | 7 replies
Hot tubs can be a major revenue booster for STRs, especially in colder climates or vacation destinations.
Chris Otto First time with potentially investing and in need of advice with my situation
5 February 2025 | 1 reply
I do well, at least enough to go on vacations as a family, put money into high yield savings accounts, max out the ROTHs and add to investments when I can with money saved in savings and checking accounts.
Jordan Miller Does this property make sense to hold onto?
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Without knowing all of your specifics, I'd say that it's only worth holding on to if you can reasonably expect to have some really good appreciation in the near future (like 5 yrs)....Or, in the case where it would run well as a vacation rental, you could switch the usage, maybe?
Ryan DeRobertis Considering first investment property in Puerto Rico
2 February 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Ryan DeRobertis: Quote from @Marc Rice: Quote from @Ryan DeRobertis: I am considering my first rental/vacation property and would like it to be in Puerto Rico for a few reasons:--1. 
Mike Nelson Short Term Rental-Famous person previous owner
31 January 2025 | 11 replies
Sure it does. but depending on who the celebrity is/was.....That's why so many little hotels, boarding houses, vacation rentals, etc..... feature this in their advertising.And in some cases, you will not get more money, but you will get more guests.A little while ago, I went to Tombstone AZ and stayed in 'The first boarding house in Tombstone'....really cool place but kinda small and, well....old feeling.
Dan Shallcross Eviction process with a VA loan
23 January 2025 | 3 replies
They will have 48 hours to vacate and if not gone, constables come a knocking.
Clint Miller Where Do You Find the Funds for the Down Payment?
26 January 2025 | 15 replies
Were you investing with a vacation loan / 10% down?
Jermaine Washington Tenet has abandoned property without paying rent.
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Out of curiosity would anyone be willing to share any experience with non-paying renters who've vacated the property prematurely?