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STR bed sizes / sheets question
Hey all -I'm about to purchase a three bedroom STR. The master can accommodate a queen, the two other rooms are smaller, and could probably accommodate a full without it being too large. I need help figuring a few thi...
Joel Oh
salt water hot tub
They have a deal on salt water hot tub.
According to the sales person, I don't need to handle PH level, adding chlorine or even changing water due to sodium level they maintain. (Just need to clean filter every mont...
Anthony Benjamin
Undecided Exit Strategy from a REO property
Hi guys,I am planning to buy a REO foreclosure property on a resort-like location. The apartment is a 1b/1b that needs total restoration, estimated in around 25k. One thing that will affect my cash flow are the Home...
Aaron Heiskell
Purchasing Vacation Rentals - Lets Talk About It
So here on the Coast of North Carolina, Vacation Rentals are HOT. They are great for vacationing, provide excellent ocean views, have a solid amount of things to do during the season, and most places are night life f...
Archimedes Jao
Math for short term rentals
How do I do the math for short term rentals on the bigger pockets calculator? I am stuck on what to put down for the monthly rent part of the calculation. Thank you.
Matt Smith
1st Airbnb in Tampa Bay area
I just listed my old primary residence on airbnb. Instead of moving all my furnishings to my new place, I figured I would leave them all in place and rent on airbnb. My ultimate goal is to have airbnb across the count...
Daniel Hart
Vacation rentals: Expected vacancy rate and management fees?
I've accumulated quite a few rentals in the city I live in, and the focus has always been cash flow, but I'm considering purchasing my first "vacation rental". While I have set formulas for my lower/middle income inne...
Erin Mullaney
Buying a beach town apartment for STR in the off season
I'm considering buying an apartment, 2BR-4BR with 10% down, second home mortgage, in the 450K-550K range. Some stats:- We probably won't be able to find too many vacation renters in the off season. Season starts in Ju...
John LaVecchia
Vacation Rental Expenses
I understand traditional rentals require vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, property management, taxes, and insurance. Other than utilities, what other expenses should I be aware of before I buy my first STR. Thank you in a...
Leah Gober
Panama city beach income numbers
Hi BP members,
I have been researching the short term market and always go back to Panama City beach as the one to invest in. I found an interesting article with numbers attached. If anyone has any feedback, I would ...