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30 June 2024 | 11 replies
I bought my first rental back in 2005 so it’s definitely a long game for me.
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1 July 2024 | 12 replies
On our deals we always do rental rate, occupancy percentage, cost, and finance stress tests.
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26 June 2024 | 2 replies
I turned my former personal residence into a rental and have it listed as such, with occupancy coming up within the month.
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29 June 2024 | 2 replies
Normal wear, and terror, for my tenants are to be covered by them typically at the end of the rental lease period.
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29 June 2024 | 1 reply
I started out with a flip house and am currently focusing on long-term rentals.
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28 June 2024 | 1 reply
The exception would be if this was already permitted for STR - short term rentals VRBO then it might be worth it based on location.If you just want to buy a home and have a unit to help cover the mortgage I would still insist on lower price point or NO HOA to help get the total mortgage down so that the other unit covers 50% of the overall payment.
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28 June 2024 | 4 replies
Does anyone know if I am able to start an LLC and run short term rentals?
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29 June 2024 | 2 replies
I wouldn't partner with anyone privately on a rental property.
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26 June 2024 | 3 replies
Understand the neighborhoods, property values, and rental demand.Financing Options: Explore various financing options.