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9 April 2024 | 24 replies
I am from KC but currently living in Portland.
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9 April 2024 | 12 replies
It's okay condition for me to live there, but may require some upgrade and some fixing if I rent it out.
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9 April 2024 | 7 replies
I’m looking to do section 8 rentals in the rust belt, states like West Virginia and Ohio, Although I live in Florida.
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9 April 2024 | 4 replies
There is a much bigger benefit to living in a SFH versus a duplex.
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9 April 2024 | 21 replies
Because I live an hour from there and know the STR regulations. ;)BTW I don't exactly think it's the best area for a STR.
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9 April 2024 | 4 replies
Be prepared for higher turnovers, dealing with parents and kids who have no idea how to live on their own (eg using dish soap in a dishwasher).
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9 April 2024 | 0 replies
I had a previous tenant that was living in the garage and had to do a Holdback from the seller until he moved all his stuff ad to make sure I won't need to evict him.
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9 April 2024 | 0 replies
I had a previous tenant that was living in the garage and had to do a Holdback from the seller until he moved all his stuff ad to make sure I won't need to evict him.
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9 April 2024 | 9 replies
I live in FL and do all my biz in OH.