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What's your biggest struggle when it comes to designing your vacation rental? I'm a designer that likes sharing advice/hacks/resources specifically for investors looking to maximize their ROI.I'd love to hear your de...
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Finally pulled the trigger on my first investment property after a 5-month search. The search originally started in Tallahassee, FL; went to Detroit and finally landed in Cleveland. In Tallahassee, the seller and I co...
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We have a farm in the NC mountains with 4 vacation rental cabins. Our local rental management company take 25% and we pay for all listings on VRBO/Homeaway/TripAdvisor/Flipkey, photos, videos, etc. They only take 10% ...
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Does anyone here finance their real estate investments through a loan against their Whole Life Insurance policy via a Trust? If so, how long does it take to have enough Cash Value to 1.) Begin financing and 2.) Reall...
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I have 100k cash to invest, the question is, do I leverage myself into a million dollars in debt buying bread & butter post 1978 3/2/2 homes in better neighborhoods where my cash flow would be less, or do I go...
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Hello all,
What are the best tax preparation practices for house flipping? I utilize two methods of home repairs: rehab then rent; or rehab then sell (the typical flip).
Would my tax planning differ in each of the t...
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Hi, I own a rental property...single family residence. I have owned since 2003. I understand when I use an exchange company to facilitate sale/exchange, when property is sold the first mortgage is paid. I have an equ...
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I am looking for a new market to invest in a single family home. My budget is $100,000.
Ideal Criteria:
-3 bed/2 bath
- Move-in Ready/Light Value Add
-B Class property or better
-History of appreciation
-Cash...
PSA: Vegas rents have spiked significantly the last 2-3 months due to high rental demand, low supply and institutional investors heavily investing in our market. The institutional investors have been listing homes for...
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Hi everyone, I have been looking at properties in Indianapolis and have been really deeply entrenched in getting to know areas from out of state- my plan is to go there soon- but work is tying me up at the moment. I ...