I traditionally only buy SFR homes that have at least 3 beds and 2 baths. With the housing market continuing to tighten, I'm wondering if I should open my parameters a bit. I usually stay away from a 2 bed, 1-2 bath h...

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Hi there, I am building a 3 bed 2 bath vacation rental in Sauble Beach, Ontario. I am a crossroads and could use some advice on whether or not to build a attached garage on the cottage?
The pros would be:...

Hey there! I've made it my mission to share my experience with as many real estate investors, home improvement contractors, and homeowners in the Greater Pittsburgh area as possible.
I wanted to give you a he...

Hello,I have a unit that was marketed as a 3 bedroom but can be made into 4 bedrooms (one room just needing a closet). The unit only has 1 bathroom and it is small with a small kitchen. There is a spacious living room...

I'm purchasing my first STR, which is currently being managed by Vacasa.  It's linked to the house next door, which has been helpul in bringing in large groups who want to rent both, but I don't see that as a good eno...

So we have a rental property in MO. We're paying cash for it and then going to rehab. All in, we're spending ~$70k with an ARV of $100-110k. The rebuild insurance is $84/month at $170k. The ACV insurance is $56/month ...

How many months of reserves do you have on hand? Whether it be for after closing, finishing renovation, or for turn-over on a rental? I'm sure it would be great to have a tenant lined up to move in right away, but...

I’ll try to be as concise as possible:Had a nasty guest over Christmas. Left a bunch of trash (we charge $15/bag), she asked about this the night before checkout and confirmed the cost. We leave a starter pack of ever...

Looking to understand what others have done in the past and why? Am i just over paying for something that i never will use?

I used to charge extra anytime a guest would request to check in early or check out late, but I’ve since adjusted my policy and allow guests to check in 1 hour early/check out 1 hour late for FREE (when available).  I...