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Hi to everyone I just want to know:1- how could affect me as an investor in real estate without an LLC? 2- what benefits can I get with the LLC? 3- what are the pros and cons. Getting an LLC?I would like to see your e...
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With a professional career in real estate investment and management in the small investor space, I have had the privilege to witness many pivots to the industry. I have seen economic busts and impacts. I currently m...
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I am replacing the front door on my beach home turning the property into an STR AirBnB rental. I want to install a durable electronic lock that can handle the environment and doesn't have battery issues. Can anyone ...
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I'm thinking about looking into American Home Shield to warranty my appliances for my rental properties. Does anyone have any exposure to using a home warranty or home warranties similar to American Home Shield?
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Was watering some new trees we had transplanted into the dark about 8PM. Sitting there got a call from someone in either Virginia or Tennessee. Will you sell your location at xxxxxx? Thanks for calling but not inte...
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I have an old set of whirlpool coin op laundry machines at my recently purchased multi family. based on the model number they are from around 1991 and the washer has had its second issue with the coin slide that rend...
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Hi, I'm new to multi-family rental investing; trying to get my spreadsheets in good shape.
Can someone help me understand: If the 50% rule starts out estimating 50% of gross rent goes to expenses, and folks o...
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My wife and I are just starting out and trying to determine which niche is going to be the best for us. We eventually plan on moving into apartment complexes down the road but need to establish that road first. I wo...
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We are working to make our full time residence a short term rental. Five years ago we listed our property on STR sites and had one booking immediately. It went well, we got a five star review. It was a ton of work ...
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So glad I found this forum, so much information and an active community to help others. Thank you in advance for the advice!Your goals and story: 38 years old and looking to get into the STR market. I currently own my...