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Hello all,Does anyone purchase properties that are existing STR? Either furnished or unfurnished deals. Does it make any sense at all to look at this type of home, and, if so, does it ever make sense to buy sight-unse...
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My group has 2 four-plex long term rentals in Tucson AZ and wanting to diversify. We are all California natives looking for good returns. Where out of state should we be looking/ consider? Any advice or suggestions wo...
Would like some feedback on options from people in the know on Hawaii (or Miami). Got about $5.3M to deploy somewhere through an LLC. Considering an all cash purchase to "park and profit," but open to debt. Considerin...
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I am looking to purchase a STR in Maui but I have run into a few road blocks. I have been told a loan has to originate from the island and that you need to put 30% down payment on a purchase. Anybody have lending i...
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I bought a house in Costa Rica, using partially money from my 401k through a covid distribution, which meant I escaped the 10% penalty but still am liable for income tax.I'm 59, and took out approximately $200k. This...
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What are some signs you see of any area that is gentrifying or about to gentrify to any veteran real estate investors or even people who have seen a bad neighborhood turn into well developed in a period of time ?
Hello all! My name is Natalie and I live in the Chicagoland area (Yeah, Blackhawks!). I currently work at an insurance company, grinding away at the 9-5, but I'm hoping to get out within the next few years and work fo...
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People frequently ask me why I don't invest in deals in New York, even though we're based here. The reason is simple: it's too hard to make money for your investors in New York. That's a huge reason why we invest i...
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Hey BP,I have a couple rentals that I have up on Furnished Finder for travel medical staff. So far it’s been awesome! I haven’t had a single day of vacancy this past year even though my rates are at or above market fo...
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We've been spending a lot of time focusing our attention on Texas the past few months and feel like there are still great buys in a steady, emerging market. Does anyone else feel the same way? Are there other markets ...