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I'm remodeling a couple of older houses in the same neighborhood with the intention of cash-out refinancing them in the upcoming weeks. They're both the exact same type and layout of house, however one had the existin...
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A prominent real estate investor in California related a story to me yesterday that nearly knocked me off my chair. This real estate investor specializes in real estate flips and rental properties in California, and h...
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We have had our STR for almost a year now . We have some bookings but there a definitely massive gaps in calendar . We are right near a ski mountain and mountain biking trails . I recently created an IG page for prope...
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I'm quite shocked (and stunned) when I see how much is taxed on to my guest. Airbnb, for their fee, seems to tack on about 14%, then City of Seattle(lodging tax) tacks on 16%, plus another $4 per night. Then Airbnb s...
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Hi everyone, I'm a new investor who has spent quite a lot of time reading and looking into the process. I'm looking to get my first deal but won't be able to qualify for a loan since I'm an intern. My situation has pu...
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Attention all Florida investors/landlords regarding making a claim on tenant's security deposit!! I obtained an eviction judgment against a former tenant who failed to pay rent in St. Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas Cou...
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Hi everyone. My property manager just called me/sent an invoice with 2 options regarding replacing an electric water heater (please see attached screenshot). The property manager said the issue is the water heater's a...
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I haven’t posted in a while, so thought I’d share what we’ve been up to. We’ve flipped properties 3 through 7 since February and are in the process of buying two more to fix up. What value can I give to anyone that is...
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What questions do you ask when interviewing contractors?