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Hi STR braintrust. Want to get your opinion on replacing countertops and appliances for this kitchen. Yes, the layout is unfavorable, but we are not planning to tear out any walls at this point. The cabinets will be r...
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This is my first post and my first real-estate deal, I'm sure to look back on this post someday and smile on how new I am to this business. I am amazed to even be able to write this note to you because I came to the U...
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I have a STR w/ a pool and want to make it nice for guests. I'm thinking replace the grass with pavers and covering up the fences with bamboo cover up fencing.
Has anyone else cleaned up a backyard pool area to make ...
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We have a SFH with a pool that we have started to market for rent. We have it listed to include lawn and pool service but we keep getting low offers where the potential tenant would like to take care of the lawn and p...
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trying to look at just profit numbers. When I vacation near a beach, I know i like to have a pool available too as i dont like the beach every day. Found a house a block or so away at a decent price. Needs some updati...
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Hi All:
I inherited a property with an unused and severely neglected pool. No one has used it for 15 years and it is somewhat of a cesspool at this stage due to years of rain, frogs, infestation etc. What is the most...
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Hey Everyone,I've run into a couple customers that have purchased homes with pools intending to rent them out with little to no idea on what it costs or how to budget for them. Hence this post. My family has been in t...
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I'm just starting in the STR market in the Orlando and Tampa areas and was wondering what all of you experienced vacation rental investors would say are the 3 most important tips or advice to running a successful/prof...
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I went to visit a nice hell hole today, there was supposed to be a pool and screen enclosure. When i got there no screen enclosure, and very little left of a pool. It was about 95% filled with dirt. My question is ...
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Hello Everyone, I've been snooping around the boards for sometime and finally thought I would introduce myself as I'm interested in investing in the USA Real Estate market. A little about me: I work in the Oil and Ga...