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31 January 2025 | 21 replies
A STR is a completely different animal in my opinion, in that it requires more work and much more compromise, but financially is worth the effort.
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3 January 2025 | 14 replies
Zero help getting that balance back.
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21 January 2025 | 7 replies
It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.
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19 January 2025 | 13 replies
If you meet that requirement, I highly recommend it.
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24 January 2025 | 7 replies
Sometimes, buying an existing property can be more cost-effective and less time-consuming and maybe require slightly less permits, etc.
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19 January 2025 | 6 replies
Make sure to get legal advice on what you can and can’t do for bill back and what kind of notice period is required in your state.
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2 January 2025 | 15 replies
Even if you know the owner like a brother, you need to do your checks and balances.
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
I’m trying to keep things moving, but this $20K requirement is throwing a wrench in my plans.
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21 January 2025 | 74 replies
Which governing body determines these requirements?
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Maybe I’m wrong but I had to do that on our STR (Ring) and Wyze also requires close proximity on initial setup.