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25 January 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Joy Daniels: I manage short-term rentals in the Sarasota area, and I'm always looking for innovative ways to boost occupancy rates year-round.From your experience, what marketing strategies have had the biggest impact on keeping your properties booked?
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7 February 2025 | 40 replies
I was one of the few lucky ones with Safeguard as I was able to take over the management of the loan and modify it and then got a payoff.
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3 February 2025 | 1 reply
The more deals you’re part of, the more you learn about:✅ Structuring deals✅ Managing risk✅ Negotiating with partners✅ Handling financingTaking part of a good deal helps you build real-world experience that will pay off big in the future when you do bigger and better deals.3.
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
It lets you focus on managing the property and getting steady income right away.
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22 January 2025 | 31 replies
You just need a good property manager.
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
I highly suggest getting your feet wet in your local market if possible if you plan to rehab or manage the property yourself.
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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Nita Cook is a great property manager in the area for short term and long term rentals.
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23 January 2025 | 21 replies
Class A apartments have numerous amenities, professional management, and sit in desirable neighborhoods.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
I have hot tubs in the majority of my STR that I manage and always request my clients to get them.
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25 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hey Jamie, I am actually a property manager located in Jacksonville, FL and work with several investors in the area.