Matthew Hunter
Should I use the equity in my current home to purchase another!
I purchased my home with a conventional loan, 3% down payment. There’s roughly $30k in equity in the home. The wife and I are looking for a bigger home but want to keep and rent out our current home. Should we use the...
Jonathan Stone
Are pullout couches worth it for STRs?
Hey all. I am working on fitting out our new place and we are considering different options for couches, futons, daybeds for our place. It has one level that is a loft that is the main sleeping area that will host t...
Frank Inman
Second investment property idea... Good or Bad?
I currently own a duplex in Killeen TX. I got it on a VA Loan while I was deployed, came back from Afghanistan moved in for 3 months and then got reassigned to MD. Bought it for 160,000 and get 800 per side and have a...
Dan Cahill
Combining IRA funds with non-IRA funds to purchase single property
I know an IRA can be used to purchase real estate, but can I combine IRA funds with non-IRA funds to buy a single property? I.e. I would see it as a partnership from a tax perspective, with IRA owning a portion, and ...
Julie Groth
Mattress toppers-comfy ones?
My management company set the house up with West Elm (I think) beds. They are a single, hard foam bed on a platform. Look very cool but not super comfy.I'm very particular about my sleeping and do NOT like memory foam...
Robert Saulnier
Bunk Rooms - are they legal?
Considering investing in property where I would like to get more "heads in beds" by adding a "bunk room" in the basement. This is based off a house on 4 bedroom septic which has 4 legal bed rooms. There is a finished ...
Kevin Paglia
FHA house hack definition of "living in"?
I have what is probably a remedial question BUT: For an FHA loan I know you have to live in the place for a year. Anyone know what the qualifiers are for that?If I buy a quadplex using an FHA loan, get mail there, s...
Matt Smith
Where to buy sofa beds for vacation rentals
I want to buy some sofa beds for my Airbnb rental in Northern California. Any website or store to get a good price/quality? Do you recommend leather or fabric?
Dave Stokley
How do you incentivize cleaners to go above and beyond?
We have been experimenting with things like paying a $5 bonus for every 5* review and additional bonuses for 5* review streaks. Since we have 12+ cleaners on our team we've also been discussing a regular email/newslet...
Gisele Sood
innerspring or foam mattress?
Hello, I'm daring to write my new post as I recently bought my 1st STR in Florida. As I'm reading replies in past forums, it seems most of you prefer Foam over innerspring mattresses. why is foam better? I wish to pro...