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29 July 2021 | 3 replies
I found this very interesting article about Airbnb in Tucson that I thought it would be of interest to investors who are having intention to start their Airbnb business:Original Article Courtesy of Carol Ann Alaimo of tucson.comShort-term vacation rentals a multimillion-dollar industry in TucsonBusiness is booming in the land of sunshine and saguaros for those who rent to tourists through a popular online booking platform.Tucson property owners collectively took in more than $8 million from Airbnb rentals last year and demand continues to soar in the run-up to the city’s annual gem show.About 53,000 visitors stayed at local Airbnb properties in 2017, a 73 percent increase from the year prior when about 30,500 did so, said Laura Rillos, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco-based company.Total rental income for participating Tucson property owners jumped from $5.1 million in 2016 to $8.4 million last year, Rillos said.The short-term rental trend has been good for the local economy because it serves those who otherwise might not come, said Dan Gibson, a spokesman for Visit Tucson, the city’s tourism bureau.That’s especially true during peak periods when local hotels tend to sell out, such as during the gem show or homecoming weekend at the University of Arizona, he said.
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25 October 2018 | 4 replies
If you have a quote already, then you have found a great deal.
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31 October 2018 | 12 replies
If the renter has other properties they can be found out by county records.
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24 October 2018 | 0 replies
I found BP earlier this year and immediately knew I wanted to create a life that would lead to more/better opportunities to eventually invest in real estate.
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25 October 2018 | 4 replies
I have always found a way to follow my dreams; from dropping out of college to join the Navy going against my family's wishes, leaving the Navy when most felt that it was a perfect career choice.
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30 October 2018 | 7 replies
I have always found a way to follow my dreams; from dropping out of college to join the Navy going against my family's wishes, leaving the Navy when most felt that it was a perfect career choice.
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29 June 2019 | 15 replies
Hey guys, I've been getting educated about purchasing apartments for several months now and I while I recognize I'm at a point where I have a lot to learn and I don't know what I don't know I believe I found an opportunity worth pursuing and I don't want to miss out because of fear/inexperience.Here's building- It's a 51 unit in a rural area (45 min drive from Philly/Conshohocken) with low crime/unemployment.
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29 October 2018 | 9 replies
I have definitely found some juicy vacant houses driving for dollars, but have not heard back from home owners.
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5 November 2018 | 5 replies
I have found out from court records that the mortgage company has been paid his debts back In August so I am thinking that it is too late to contact the heir and now it’s considered bank owned (Or is It?)
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25 October 2018 | 4 replies
I searched for properties, found some homes and investors, only thing left is the assignment contract and escrow companies.