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I have inherited my stepfathers house as he just recently passed, and am working towards making this a rental/Airbnb...I am knowledgeable about all the pros and cons regarding each scenario (Airbnb vs LTR) ... however...
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Hello! I am Eva, from the sunny state of Arizona. I'm here to learn and begin my long sought out for career in real estate. I'm eager to get my foot in the door with wholesaling and in the long run have my own rental ...
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In June, 2020 I purchased my first house for $230,000.
Today the property is worth $285,000.
The Mortgage is $1400 / month.
This was an FHA. I lived there for one year renting out the lower unit and then moved back...
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Hello all,
My name is Jason Brooks. I wanted to formally introduce myself to the investors and professionals who frequent this site.
I have been studying the "craft" for about five years, but only very seriously fo...
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Hello Investors. I'm new here. I'm a senior software developer (more than 25 years), entrepreneur, and frequent RV traveler. I was also an Airbnb Superhost for about 18 months. I've built Airbnb-style software for...
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Short-term rentals can provide several benefits for property owners and investors. Here are some of the key advantages of short-term rentals:
1. Higher Rental Income: Short-term rentals can generate higher rental inc...
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In doing early analysis on potential investment properties for buy-and-hold, I check Craigslist and other online tools to find rent rates for properties close to my prospect property. These listings often will say th...
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When rehabilitating or investing in the rehabilitation of an eligible historic or non-historic building, you may be able to take advantage of one or both of the historic tax credits: 1) Historic Tax Incentives and 2) ...
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Ideas I had:• Nest automates thermostats and one day in the near future is a good implementation in B rentals• HVAC or dishwasher breaks and technology can alert you• Technology good for B and A class• Class B rentals...
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Passive Activity Loss Rules
If you are a real estate investor that doesn’t qualify for REPS status (discussed in #5 below), understanding the Passive Activity Loss rules is crucial. Passive activity losses are those ...