Hey everyone.  I'm sure at some point, the majority of you have had to deal with depression.  Sometimes, it can be completely debilitating and throws me off my groove for months at a time.  Let's be honest, shoving my...

Reading another post about people stealing items in STR’s got me thinking about damage or security deposits. Do you use one? If so, does it work? If not, why? How much do you typically “hold”? How do you handle stolen...

Hello,
I'm working with a buyer's agent to make offers on properties.  I'm making an offer on one SFH for about $170,000.  We're also making an offer on a 4-plex for over $500,000.   
Given that the 4-plex is more t...

I am interested in hearing about others experience with maximizing occupancy for STR. In the ski resort area I am analyzing more beds equal more return per night. Problem is the county regulations are strict on listed...

I am going to use this thread to update everybody on my progress on a daily or weekly basis.  My goal is to have feedback, encouragement, debate and constructive criticism.  I had originally started a blog for this pu...

My husband, Joe, and I listened to a podcast this week with Gene Guarino and was very impressed with his Residential Assisted Living model.  This makes so much sense.  We were just told this week that the reason most ...

Hello all, So some of you may or may not be aware of the practice of buying second hand Lowe's/HD gift cards online in return for a little discount. It was something I started to do every now and again. Didn't see muc...

Hey guys looking for some feedback here. Looking at buying first STR that also be used as a vacation spot for my family. 2 questions here 1: how is Blueridge market currently doing? Looking for a 3/3 or 4/3. I have no...

Need to replace the floors of a rental (removing the carpets and laminate that came with the house). Need advice on the best vinyl plank flooring for a rental. Something affordable, waterproof and scratch resistant.

Hello,First time investor here. Received an inspection report on a triplex. Really thought it was a turnkey investment with inherited tenants. Using an FHA loan and will be living in one of the units for the first yea...