Steve Fitzgerald
Video Cameras at STRs
I have two busy STRs. I don’t currently have external cameras on the properties, but I’m considering adding them. I haven’t really had issues, but I want to be prudent. Do you have external cameras on your properties?
Michael Johnson
Renting to college kids, owner occupied/ how liable am I?
Im planning on buying a single family house in Fort Myers, Florida, and rent it to college kids. Rent out the rooms and I'll live in the garage (dream come true kinda).NOW, if I tell the tenants, "Sure have people ove...
Eric P.
Commercial land with billboards.. questions to ask
A gentleman not far from where I live is looking to unload 4 acres of commercial land through a private sale. Its on a busy rd, growing area, and currently has 3 billboards that generate "$20,000 a year". I'm very i...
Michael Thorne
First Flip - getting things lined up
HI BP Community - I have contracted a house for my first flip in Arlington, TX. I got it from a larger wholesaler and the margins are thin, so to get the best return, it needs to be “nice” - have a little bit of that...
Joseph Banko
Member Introduction Seattle WA
Hi All,My name is Joe Banko. I'm a 31 year old, outdoor loving, dog dad, licensed Professional Engineer, telecom construction manager, and I'm basically new to REI. I became obsessed with the idea of buying and hold...
Brian Cannon
Seeking Advice on Hot & Cold Markets for STR in 2024
Hi All - Looking for my next investment move and considering diving into the short-term rental market. Would love any advice on promising markets, as well as markets to stay away from the rest of 2024. Curious to know...
Michael Baum
Deep Theme Design Trends
There was an interesting post on Realtor.com - https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/deep-theme-d...It is all about the creation of themed homes and rooms. Heavy on the design and how each place goes into gr...
Meghan McCallum
What is your best advice for turning a building "green"
Hello everyone!I am closing on a 20 unit building and my goal is to make it as "green" as possible. It currently has 7 vacant units, it is a 1928 brick building with a flat roof. So, I am looking for any and all of th...
Troy Ritter
Increased STR profits by adding a bathroom?
I have a 3100 sq ft, 4-BR, 2.5 BA STR in Anchorage, AK. The home isn’t renting as well as I’d like and I’m looking to make it more competitive. The max capacity is 12 and my average party size over the last 5 years is...
Tom Cafarella
Why Bandit Signs Don't Work....
I’m here to give you the sobering truth: Bandit signs DO NOT WORKAs you probably know by now I am a real estate guru junkie. I’ve taken every course, ready every book and watched every webinar known to mankind. The...