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24 January 2025 | 4 replies
If the guest feels slighted, there is no fact checking service provided by AirBnB to confirm their claims, so it is up to you to let future guests know the level of professionalism you provide.If you are able, I would recommend editing your response to the 1-star review.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
I recommend people only sell if (a) you can invest the capital in something that performs better, or (b) it aligns with your goals.
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26 January 2025 | 8 replies
Let me know if you have any questions or need any recommendations.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
As @Nathan Gesner recommended, it's a bit early to worry about this!
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
FYI, we were able to get a 5.5% rate from their recommended lender with 20% down.
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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
Aside from downpayment, you want to have a solid emergency fund in place, something that can cover unexpected repairs, vacancies, or any other random costs that pop up.I’d also recommend saving more than you think you'll need and keeping a close eye on your expenses.
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21 January 2025 | 12 replies
For starters, I recommend to begin with a single family home or if you are looking to start locally, do house hacking.
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23 January 2025 | 15 replies
Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Hi Kathy, at the end of the day the mortgage industry is so vast & wide it's essentially like trying to navigate the Sahara Desert.I highly recommend working with an experienced mortgage broker who knows the ins and outs of the industry to place you into the most competitive product for you.More times than not, people save money working with a small shop broker.Kathy,I wanted to revisit this to offer a a tad bit more and Brandon above is correct.
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10 February 2025 | 22 replies
I also recommend hiring a PM... then they deal with all of this and leave you out of it.
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2 February 2025 | 17 replies
My recommendation is none of the above.