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Hi All, looking for some advise or mentoring on purchasing a short term rental property in Kissimmee Florida.1)Is it still a good investment with the current prices?2) how to get started and what property management c...
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Hi Everybody,I'm new to Real Estate investing and have been doing my due diligence but could use some pointers on a good market to invest in. I've recently read Millionaire Real Estate Investor, The Ultimate Beginner...
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I just completed my first flip and cleared 10k, I then bought another property and put down 5k on the house. How and when can I utilize the 1031 exchange? I have read several things on this great tax benefit but I ...
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TLDR; What are the "Rules of Thumb" for STR acquisitions? In long-term rentals, there are plenty of rules of thumb that help you quickly decide if a listed property is worth pursuing. 2% rule, positive cap rate spread...
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Hey guys! Happy New Year. I am a new investor and I currently have three investment properties in Utah. Like many other housing markets, Utah has sky rocketed and I want to invest out of state where it is more afforda...
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I can easily search LoopNet and search for commercial properties with high listed cap rates. But what about finding properties that have room to improve?What identifying characteristics should I be looking for?
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I have a STR that I've owned for 3 years in the Orlando market. I know commercial properties are worth more if they are sold with a tenant in a lease. Does the same apply to a STR (of course there's no lease, but ther...
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As some of you know, my wife and I are in the process of purchasing a vacation home in the Davenport area. We are planning to rent it out as an STR when we are not there. While looking at other STRs around the area we...
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In 2020, I was a fitness instructor with zero real estate experience and $10k saved up.In 2023, I bought 3 investment properties and 7 acres of land.I wouldn’t have been able to do this if I didn’t start with rental a...
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I just had this idea for finding motivated sellers in the very difficult, competitive market I am in. The city has a lis penden list as part of their public records, with a new 50 or so listings added daily.My plan is...