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I am currently debating whether smart home updates will increase the attractiveness of a beachfront STR. This article by Stayfi includes a few recommendations for STRs, but is a little outdated. Here are some of the ...
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Most people think real estate investing requires huge capital, perfect credit, or bank loans—but that’s not always true. Creative strategies like lease options allow investors to control properties without owning them...
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Hi everyone,I am new to Bigger Pockets - thanks for having me! My husband and I live in San Diego and have been interested in investing for many years, and I have spent the last several months learning all I can about...
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Hi All,This is my first post on here so looking forward to learning with/from everyone. My first question is about my secondary home.I purchased a secondary home outside my original home in Nashville with intentions o...
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What do you guys think about the new updated technology products for multi-family access control? As apartment owners (or property managers), do you see the value in updating the communities with easier-to-use digital...
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I am in the process of buying a new-construction home. We had a home inspector look at it today. Many of the problems are minor -- typical of a home just built -- but there are a few that seem important and hard to so...
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I am a remote investor living in Bay area and recently bought properties in Austin and Dallas. I really want to turn those properties into Airbnb listings due to promising ROI and no HOA restrictions … The biggest cha...
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I am looking to connect with house cleaning service providers for short term rentals in St Augustine. I am considering using Team Property Mgmt Co (they are local to the area, a plus). Others I have considered are Evo...
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My husband and I are wanting to move out of California and start flipping homes in a tax friendlier state. Do you think it is better to move to an area where the houses are cheaper but might take a little longer to s...
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Has anyone used mini split systems in apartments, and if so, have tenants been happy? I have one and two bedroom units around 700’ each. These are located in Oklahoma so there is potential for occasional temps in sing...