Alexander Knowles
Must have to drive revenue for AirBnB/VRBO?
Hey all - Looking for feedback and "must-haves" for those in the short-term rental game. I am looking to acquire primarily single-family properties as well as provide more value and insights to investors seeking the s...
Daniel Murphy
Tell me about your STR Marketing plan, or share awesome resources
Hey all, I'd really like to work on a comprehensive marketing plan for our STR. I think we've done about as much as we can to rank well in the Airbnb & VRBO sites specifically. I'm thinking of total overall marke...
Andrew O.
Buyer willing to pay above appraisal, lender issues.
A restaurant owner is looking to buy one of our flips, bank appraised at $200,000, we are asking $230,000 and buyer is happy to pay $230,000. The extra cash the buyer wants to bring to the table is from the restaurant...
Jordan Page
New, Used, or Dented Appliances (First Rental)
So I’m less than two weeks away from closing on my first property. It’s a wonderful 3/2 in Hueytown, AL just outside of Birmingham/Bessemer area. The deal will be closed with about 25K in instant equity with typical u...
Andrew Flora
Cost Segregation Strategies
Hello all,As my portfolio grows I'm looking to become more efficient, especially in the realm of tax strategies. I have heard of cost segregation and bonus depreciation and I have a base level understanding of what t...
Joyce Lai
Having contractors take photos of finished work before payment
I invest out of state in single family rentals. Since I am not there, I ask the contractors/handyman to help me take before and after photos of the job. I want to be able to have a record of the work product so that...
David S.
1 day shower installs; If they can do it, can’t we?
Looking for tips and tricks on quick shower and tub installations. I see a ton of advertising on “One day shower installations” but noticed that most renos are still done with inserts or large format tile, not with th...
Mike Mitchell
section 8 or lower rent
I recently posted an Ad for my 3br for $2000 in Brooklyn, NY. It is a 2 family house. My PITI - 3000. I am currently getting 1700 for the 2 br unit. I have 2 potential tenants. A Section 8 family with a smoker for 190...
Olivia Armstrong
Advice on first househack: buy down or refi??
Hello all! My husband and I have had the goal of getting into real estate to grow our net worth and attain financial freedom. We have finally made the jump and put an offer in on a duplex in Knoxville, TN this past mo...
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Are taxes and insurance usually included in a mortgage payment?
Are taxes and insurance paid separately or included in a mortgage payment?