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Hi everyone,Our names are Enrique and Melissa Serrano and we are a couple from Sacramento California looking to start in real estate investing with confidence and ambition put forward. We are completely new to real es...
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I'm wanting to migrate from Evolve, and I'm wanting to take over as much of the management as possible. I've setup new listings and integrations with Hospitable, Schlage, Pricelabs and other services. The challenge is...
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I have a few VOIP numbers at this point through a basic provider. I can use them via my cell phone, computer, or VOIP phone at home. Usually, I just forward the calls to my cell to improve call quality, but then I nev...
I have been looking around and cannot find a clear answer/discussion on the topic, but does anyone have experience with self managing through their own property management company?I see many people marketing their sel...
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Hi Investor Gurus,
I'm looking for vendors who will furnish the house to get it ready for STR. This would in North Carolina area. I would greatly appreciate for any pointers in this regard.
Thanks
Satish
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My parents are getting ready to retire in less than 5 years. Dad is going to a lot of retirement seminars but most of them are after his 401K & pension money. Mom is an investor in heart, so she's been eager to ge...
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Hi BP,Although I’ve only started in real estate investing, I’ve been reading books on tax and legal protections. In protecting my investments, I’ve learned the importance of the first and second defense, home owner’s ...
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Just saw the (pretty harsh) results from a survey about the new VRBO service fee, and I was curious to see what you all thought of this.Has the new fee been affecting your vacation rental bookings? Are any of you plan...
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Hello BP!Full disclosure - Newbie investor trying to find the best combination of asset protection and lending terms.I have been talking to a few lenders in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area to line up my finances befor...
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I inherited some rental properties in Fl and also own some of my own. All of the properties that I inherited never had insurance and were in my fathers name. Some of my properties were insured and after hurricane Ir...