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30 January 2025 | 13 replies
More than 5 days late (or whatever your local laws consider late), give them notice.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Tacoma is a fantastic market with a lot of opportunity, so you’re starting in the right place.Here’s how you can connect with local experts and start building your skills:Attend local meetups and networking events.
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
Starting with the Right PropertyGiven that this is your first STR and you’re planning to manage remotely, I’d suggest focusing on a market with a strong local infrastructure for short-term rentals—like Panama City Beach or Destin.
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17 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Edwin AlvarezI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.
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24 January 2025 | 2 replies
Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.
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31 January 2025 | 22 replies
Using a local real estate lawyer is useful and cheap.
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18 January 2025 | 7 replies
They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
You can contact some local property managers and get a better idea of the rental market.
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9 February 2025 | 8 replies
@Zachary Luchsunderstood, but i consider 'local' to be up to 2-3 hours out.
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9 February 2025 | 4 replies
A second consideration is that condos locally have become more adverse to rentals.