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Currently own/reside in a SFH in Illinois. Recently purchased a SFH in Palm Springs, CA as an investment/vacation rental. Plan to retire in CA. Looking for vacation rental tips and tricks.
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Hey all! So I occasionally look for preforeclosed, foreclosed, and for sale properties down the (south) Jersey shores.
What are the typical expenses when evaluating vacation properties?
1. Mortgage
2. Interest
3. Ta...
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Just wondering if anyone has had any pointers or input about buying a vacation rental. Good idea? Bad idea? I'm looking to possibly buy a VRBO in Cannon Beach, OR. The area is Section 8 so financing will be interestin...
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Interested in speaking with anyone who might have experience with Renting out Homes or Condos in the Carribean
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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...
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Hi Team! Would love to get suggestions / advise on intro to managing vacation and/or nightly rentals. Would love to hear what did NOT work for you in the past, what steps you took before starting a vacation rental, an...
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I'm just breaking into the Vacation Rental game - looking for any of the VR vets out there who would be willing to let me pick their brains?!
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Looking to talk with someone who does/has done vacation rentals abroad. Ideally in the Carribean, Mexico, Central or (northern) South America. One of my tentative goals for 2018 is to buy a vacation rental abroad (sin...
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I am in the process of starting a short term rental consulting company offering the services of str marketing strategies, how to manage your own rental, how to find the right property management company, finding the r...
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Hey does anyone out there have any recommendations on vacation rental books for someone who's new to investing in this niche?