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I am currently in the BPs STR course and getting pretty amped up about starting one after they teach me all the ins & outs of the business. I am looking at starting a STR in either the Branson, Missouri and/or Dub...
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Hi, I’m new to the forums and looking for advice on purchasing my first investment property. My husband and I have about $140k saved up that we could use for a down payment and closing costs. We are trying to decide i...
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TLDR; "How does a smart, data-driven investor, measure market saturation?"- - - - - Gone are the days of just buying any property, furnishing it with crappy furniture, listing it with iPhone photos, and making a kill...
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Hey BP community! A little bit about me...I'm currently an active duty Navy diver stationed in Groton, CT. I have a bachelors in Business Management & Marketing and I love to surf and spearfish. I was introduced ...
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I'm probably overthinking this, but is it common practice to provide any kind of cable TV or Netflix etc. in a STR? I have been strictly renting to MTR tenants and have provided nothing more than a smart TV and intern...
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As I've been reading BP posts and listening to HOURS of podcasts, there was just one thing that I never could get myself to believe: that money is everywhere.I work full-time in Construction (the finance role) in Orla...
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Prices for Hawaii STVR's are still strong and sales are generally under 30 day. Occupancy outlook for Spring summer are still strong. How is your market fairing?
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Has inflation, increased gas prices, and overall travel expenses impacted your bookings or future bookings?
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In the last two years, home prices have gone up 30-40% in my area and rates are at 7-8%+. It seems like the only options are to either sit on cash and wait, or buy using different parameters than in the past.
I used ...
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I'm stuck in the dreaded, analysis paralysis, and I'm wondering if it would help narrow my focus. I had my short list of 3 cities to choose a property in, and then curiosity got the bes...