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As you know, most insurance policies exclude STR. VRBO pushes for CBIZ and Airbnb says we got your back for up to $1M. Even for those of us who prefer airbnb, since STR is banned in most policies, I suspect as soon as...
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Hey, everyone! Excited to go from lurker to member and gain more knowledge and insight from the BP community! I love the supportive atmosphere of BP and would love to share any knowledge I can as well! Have been an ag...
Hello, I am based in NYC and new to real estate investing. So far I have been reading Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner. I am interested in single family rentals or multifamily. However I am in a very expens...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Family!
Currently living in CA looking for guidance on a starting point for out of state rental property investing. Currently have a few markets in mind Denver CO, Indianapolis IN, Orlando FL and...
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Hi,
I recently purchased a 5 unit multi-family home in Massachusetts that is heated by one, very outdated, boiler. To separate utilities, I had the option to go electric (costly for tenants), put in 5 furnaces, use a...
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My daughter is about to start her first year at Drake University. Meanwhile, I am just starting out on this real estate investing journey and while I'd like to invest close to home (I live in Denver), I realize that o...
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I just checked out the new Nest thermostat from lowes. Incredible product, but is it worth the investment at $200? I do higher end renovations and I think this would be an great selling feature. Any thoughts?
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Hi there!I'm a software developer based out of San Francisco who has recently become interested in property management. More specifically, I think it might be possible to use technology to build a more modern propert...
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I realize that these are all C/D class areas but are any of them considerably better or worse from a rental property investment standpoint in 2021? Any I should focus on or steer away from?Thanks!Westside (32210)
No...
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I'm sure this has been discussed ad nauseum on here but are Airbnb / STRs valued differently during a property sale if they are performing cash flow-wise? Or you guys that have sold them just go with market valuations...