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12 September 2024 | 27 replies
This is just a learning lesson, and I promise, 6 months from now, it will just be another one of those.Gino
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9 September 2024 | 49 replies
The post made June 3rd, which I apparently didn't see or it didn't register, stated that Core Capital was a scam and to stay away. 8 properties at $600 a shot is going to be a tough lesson for us, but thanks for the information folks.
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7 September 2024 | 4 replies
When furnishing my first STR, I leaned towards cheaper goods as I had just spent a ton of money on the acquisition, and learned my lesson quickly.
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6 September 2024 | 0 replies
Lessons learned?
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6 September 2024 | 9 replies
If you claim these capital expenses as maintenance/repair it looks as if you are making LESS on the property.
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6 September 2024 | 24 replies
My focus besides improving my golf game and dance lessons YES I take dance LOL.
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5 September 2024 | 0 replies
Lessons learned?