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My wife and I exploring the option of an investment in an STR. Have listened to some podcasts / videos and have started exploring some markets. We are exploring markets that we know and have been to: Orlando, Deep Cr...
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For those owners or folks who are looking to purchase a Vacation Rental, what is the most important part of owning this investment for you? Most of my clients over the years have cited the ability to use the home for...
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Hello everyone, I am looking forward to invest in STR and researching some markets and I need some help or advice. Which market is better to target as I am currently residing near Raleigh, NC. I am considering Metro ...
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It is always recommended when purchasing a vacation rental to ensure that it can be used as a long term rental in case regulations are changed. Do beach markets lend themselves to long term rentals? We are considering...
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Hi everyone! We are first time investors and looking to jump on a beachfront property on Crystal Beach / Port Bolivar peninsula (north of Galveston). Does anyone have any experience or feedback on the area for a STR...
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I’ve been struggling to find an STR market to buy my first STR as every market I like either doesn’t allow STRs or has a waiting list for permits due to all permits being occupied. My question is, with how many cities...
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Hi BP,Looking for some advice from the BP community. We are a few weeks away from the sale of our NYC apartment. This will net us $300K profit that will have to be put into 1031 escrow to defer capital gains tax. I mi...
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Hello RE Investors! I am Micheal Porche. Former FireFighter Paramedic. Now a Real estate Entrepreneur & Full-time Investor. I am the owner of STR Legacies Mastermind & Escape and Stay Vacation Rentals. I have ...
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With the new regulations in Philadelphia, I am wondering if investors are still looking at the Philadelphia market for homes or complexes to rent out short term. Is there anyone who owns / owned a home in Philadelphia...
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I know it's usually a bad idea to use a property with an HOA as a short term rental, if it's even allowed. Has anyone out there attempted this or managed to be successful? What was your experience?