My business partners and I are looking to branch out the investing business to include short term rental management via co hosting.

@Jessica Heller- contact  several  lenders on the  same  day - provide them  with the  same criteria -  get  some  quotes and ask the  questions you have  ...compare the date and the feedback received and then make a  decison on  starting the pre approval process 

Yes I have answered this numerous times on other threads, but bullet points:1 - If you are considering a PM, now would be the time to hire as you can lean on them most likely.2 - Look for designers in the area. 

I’m trying to get a better understanding of the unlevered IRR hurdles SFR / BTR investors have for value-add improvements.By "value-add improvements" I’m referring to upgrades made to a property that increase rent or purchase value, often including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, solar and other energy efficiency improvements, fresh paint, a new garage door, finishing a basement, adding a deck, and updating flooring, to name a few.I’ve been hearing a lot of different reactions to this question the last few months.

I'm a newbie to the BP community but a long-time listener of the BP Podcast.

Hi Shelia,Yes, the coast markets are pretty fragmented when it comes to regulation.Best options for STR (in order):Lincoln CityManzanitaFlorenceRockawaySeasideIf you need local expertise, @Taj Richardson lives and breathes coastal vacation and investment real estate.

After looking into multiple skip tracing services and deciding on Smarter Contact, my partners and I were upset to find there were quite a few charges after paying $300 for the service; including a $140 fee to remove the "reply STOP to unsubscribe" feature.

Welcome to the BP Community.

Nothing in Phoenix at the time.

With the median time to contract stretching from 21 to 32 days, it’s about playing the long game.