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Hi,
I am a new investor (haven't done my first deal yet). I met a wholesaler in my town who offered me a 2 bed 1 bath in a city 2 hours away. He's offering me the property for 31,000. He says it will sell for 48,...
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My wife and I are currently looking into purchasing a vacation rental in the Ocean Pines/Ocean City MD area. We were wondering if the market for vacation rentals are worth it in this area? Would love to get some insig...
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Hey BP,We bought our first investment property this week and there are some really difficult hard water stains on an all glass shower. I have used some industrial glass cleaner and tried vinegar for it's acidity, to n...
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My girlfriend/ex girlfriend and I have completed a flip and getting ready to sell. We did not set up a good contract together and now we are probably going to have legal issues with it. We are unable to come to a agre...
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Quick question about Airbnb tax write offs... can cleaning fees be deducted from rental income? How about the cost of purchasing a new washer and dryer to clean Airbnb linens? Thoughts?
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Hello BP! Looking for some advice/feedback. How do you bill clients for repairs due to negligence? For example, we just had to have a plumber come out due to a clogged toilet on one of our properties. The clog was ...
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What are your creative ideas and best items you put in your STR that customers rave about in reviews or you think help get more bookings?
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You can make A LOT of money running a Short Term Rental, but we know the horror stories with guests damaging your property is never fun.
When listing your property on VRBO, I highly recommend utilizing their damag...
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By my calculations we've assisted nearly two dozen out of state or area investors acquire, furnish and launch vacation rentals on the Oregon Coast the past two years. The typical investor profile is GenX or millennial...
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NOT covered by insurance:1. FLOODS, can be covered by separate FEMA flood insurance but not by home owner or rental policies.2. EARTHQUAKES3. SEWER BACKUPS4. PESTS rodents and bugs5. SINKHOLES6. MOLDMany of these c...