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The real estate market is often the subject of speculation and forecasts, some predicting downturns or even crashes. However, based on my extensive experience and observation in the field, I believe there are strong r...
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Hi, I am trying to find STR in smoky's under $200,000 with 2BD and great views. Market is too hot right now so I am ready to wait for a few months to get a good deal. I have heard TN is a better option than NC due to ...
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I'd love to hear from folks about what they think of Airbnb and it's use for STRs. As an avid user of Airbnb over the years, when it started, it was viewed as this amazing alternative to hotels that offered a very com...
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Trying to create a metaphor here based on the popular Reddit Question: "Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse sized duck" and draw parallels to apartment vs. single family home investing. You can go ...
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I live in the DC area but am interested in Baltimore for RE investments. I know there is high RE tax and know it can change block by block so are there any recommendations of where you can best invest for cash flow? I...
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What's the most valuable lesson you've learned by running into a brick wall or making a major mistake in real estate investing?
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I’m considering buying a second home which I’d rent out in Airbnb/VRBO for part of the year.What are the biggest mistakes you made when buying a vacation rental? What do you know now that you knew then?
Hi BP! This may be a long intro post, so stay with me here! I'm looking for some honest and thoughtful feedback from some like minded people here.I've been looking to start RE investing for a couple years now, but e...
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Hi all,I'm looking at the Orlando market for my next STR. 4/5 bedroom and close to Disney parks.Looking at SFH or town homes in a community. Is an extra 400-500/month for amenities such as pool/fitness center/lazy ri...
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Simple question honestly, how rural is too rural to invest. I live in a town of 602 (I commute for work) we have a town of 10k 9 miles west and a town of 5k 20 miles east. 100k+ populations are 80 miles either way. ...