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7 July 2021 | 13 replies
Thank you @Jonathan Greene, this property is in a historic district, I have found.
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6 July 2021 | 3 replies
I've lived off the grid with only solar and propane and as an owner that's NOT going to be successful as STR unless you live on site and can constantly be repairing, cleaning, placing flower arrangements, and seeing to the needs of your guests.
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6 July 2021 | 11 replies
Then move on and get the place renovated, cleaned and filled.
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7 July 2021 | 3 replies
An LLC isn't necessary but certainly recommended to protect yourself.Find a reliable cleaning crew and handyman, they are the lifeblood of your business.Also look into pricing tools like Beyond Pricing and Wheelhouse (you’re leaving money on the table if you try to do it on your own).Last but not least, research your competitors in the space.
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8 July 2021 | 18 replies
Moving trucks can harbor bed bugs even if they've been swept out and 'look clean' inside.
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5 July 2021 | 4 replies
Find a reliable cleaning crew and handyman, they are the lifeblood of your business.
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6 July 2021 | 3 replies
The 4 car garage is a big selling point for tenants but you must be discreet about not renting to an auto mechanic as the mess can be a problem to clean up.
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7 July 2021 | 6 replies
The A/C unit was replaced about 7-8 years ago.Details:Built: 2002Square footage: 1725Rooms: 4br/2.5baOriginal price: $145,000Estimated current appraisal: 325,000Rent: $1800Current mortgage: $91,000We have been doing quite a bit of research on beginning to invest (read Brandon Turner's book on creative financing, reading David Greene's BRRRR book, watching a ton of YouTube videos, listening to podcasts, etc.) using the BRRRR strategy and are about to get a HELOC on the above property to use to buy our first (and subsequent) properties.
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8 July 2021 | 13 replies
Offer different unit, explain costs of moving out (new security deposit, hiring moving co, cleaning costs, new furniture) 90 days before end of their leaseSend marketing packages or gift packages to preferred employers surrounding property Reach out to old leads older than 90 days
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15 July 2021 | 10 replies
As a green investor, it seems a little "too good to be true."