Ellie Narie
How much do you pay for cleaning service for your airbnb rental?
I'm thinking of building a duplex, living in one unit, and having the other unit be an airbnb rental. I live in a small town that is close to outdoor activities, so it could be a good idea to do airbnb. I'm thinking o...
Randal McLeaird
How-to refinish a tub? How Much?
We're almost done with our rehab on one of our houses and we decided to keep the existing tubs because the area doesn't warrant a complete redo of the baths.
The tubs are a little dark from years of use and we want t...
Adam Sankowski
Any REI tax pro or genius recommendations for Boston Somerville
Hey, trying to get my head around the new REI tax laws and I've got a bunch of questions. I've looked into hiring a firm to help but they are thousands and thousands and I don't even know what I need until I get some...
Cyrus Kouandjio
Where do I start? Sean terry?
Hello. Im starting the real estate in two weeks. I will start in the Tampa Bay Area with around 700k to work with. I've been doing my research in real estate for the past year or so. I I me one of those guys that ...
Jamie Bergstrom
Condo rental not getting traction
Hi all,I have had my condo listed for rent for close to a month now. I have had two people inquire (without responding when I answer questions) and no applicants. I believe I have priced it fairly based on the unit, c...
Ryann Kluthe
Using self-directed IRA to purchase buy and hold properties
I would like to learn more about the use of an IRA for the purchase of buy and hold properties. Are these properties held in an LLC that your own or in your personal name? Can you use these funds for any property, whe...
Brad Cogswell
Baltimore tax lien - cost to foreclose
Hey BP, and particularly Baltimore folks - Another BP member, @Kenneth Futrell , and I are thinking of doing some work together on a tax lien that he purchased. We had a couple questions and were hoping some folks who...
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HELOC appraisals - why so low?
Hi everyone - is it common for HELOC appraisals to come in lower than conventional mortgage appraisals? Last spring my property appraised for $135k and this past fall it appraised again for $85k. No drastic changes t...
Mitch Nelson
Quality vs Price when deciding on short term rental furniture and furnishings?
I have an STR property, a duplex that has no long term tenants in it. I have been renting on Airbnb/Vrbo for 9 months in 1 side of the duplex. For reasons I won't go into, I do not want to rent it as two separate prop...
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I Made Huge Returns on Low-End Rentals and You Can Too!
I grew up in New Jersey and bought my first property at 18. I didn’t really understand how real estate transactions worked, so I went to the court house and watched several transactions occur. As time passed, I found ...