Some of the other people in the program are having some luck working the ATL & PHO markets which is influencing where i will start doing some outreach but I figured i'd get more seasoned investors to share their take and maybe help me see some things from a different perspective.I know this system is not the most sustainable/scalable but seems to be the fastest way to get the ball rolling in terms of revenue as it's marketing is time consuming but free, basically just FB group outreach & direct messages.

The biggest problem I’ve found with doing a major repair in a room that the tenants can’t utilize that room until it’s finished.

I made the payments on the loan for him until it was refinanced and paid him 2 points for allowing me to utilize the funds.

In the Denver Metro area, which cities/municipalities are good for utilizing this STR strategy?

They all have their own perks and benefits but what I am looking for most as a new agent is adequate training and support to insure I achieve sustained success and do not fizzle out in my first year like the 90% of realtors they mention so often in school.

I will cover utilities up to a budgeted amount of ~$1500-$2000 a month as well as water and wifi.

See if your lease includes a clause that requires the tenant to pay for an increase in the cost of your insurance, etc if something they do within the unit causes you to incur higher insurance, utilities, etc. 

Hello all, I have a client that utilizes a self-directed IRA to hold his rental properties in.

The 7.5% service fee, according to their website is for "The expenses we take on after closing (taxes, maintenance, utilities, etc.)" and "Any risks associated with reselling the house — like an offer falling through"Dumb, I know.

I will definitely utilize this when shopping around for a loan!