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26 February 2024 | 4 replies
Over the past year I have begun developing a new way of carrying out my business and that is by finding off market gems!
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26 February 2024 | 2 replies
Hello,We are in the process of setting up our LLC and are hoping to get some pointers on good local banks for small businesses.
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26 February 2024 | 25 replies
It is a business and should be treated and run as a business.
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26 February 2024 | 12 replies
It will be interesting to see how many of these investors are still in the business in a few years with the foundations they sadly believe will serve as a stepping stone into the better situated assets you pointed to.
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27 February 2024 | 32 replies
These two businesses work hand in hand to ensure that people are getting the best day to day and long term advice possible.Just curious, what are the concerns you have with your current manager?
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27 February 2024 | 21 replies
Our rents come in like clockwork and we are able to increase rents annually with the COLA afforded through HUD which makes it a pretty simple business model.
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26 February 2024 | 6 replies
Once you get really busy (because you're good) you start charging more.
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25 February 2024 | 18 replies
I'd be sure to go to some local meetups as well to find investors in your area and offer to do electrical work for them in exchange for helping you learn the business.
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25 February 2024 | 7 replies
If they are treating the rental income as a qualified trade or business for purposes of the qualified business income deduction (QBID) on your federal return then it definitely IS subject to the KC income tax."
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26 February 2024 | 8 replies
Optimized doesn't just mean your digital environment, but all the basics like making sure the rooms look photogenic and have an Instagrammable moment, having backups off all bedding and replaceable items so your property always looks like the pictures, setting up strategic partnerships with local businesses, tour guides, etc...As far as management - make sure to have a handful of cleaners and contractors on good terms.