Robert Lei
Renting to a Contractor in exchange for work
I am currently renovating one of my units by myself. I’m a first timer everything, so it’s taking a while. However, I am deploying for 3 months at the end of this month. That means all work would have to stop, and won...
Sastry Srini
STR - remote Self Manage basic questions
Hello BPers,Thanks for all your posts and knowledge sharing. I see several folks recommending self-manage STRs remotely with reliable team (handyman+ cleaners) to support operations. A few basic questions on on how...
Lisa Johnson
has anyone ever had this come up?
Hi everyone!Driving around the other day I noticed an abandoned house with notes taped to the door. I took phone numbers one being Ditech the other being a lawn care service. I did research and found out the owner's...
Brandon Combs
Looking to get a HELOC from my home to start investing.
Brand new to real estate investing. I own a home and have good equity in it so I’m thinking of getting a HELOC from my home to help buy my first short term rental property. I don’t have much cash to my name so would...
Mark S.
End of Season "Host Fatigue"
Howdy all -- Anyone suffering the seasonal 'host fatigue' this time of year? I know we're in that boat. Been a "booked solid" summer (actually booked solid since well before the summer). We self-manage through AirB...
Peter Morgan
Tenant caused clog causing drainage leak
Hello,My tenant recently vacated the apartment and there were no drainline issues before he moved in and its a fairly new plumbing line a little over two years. He most likely abused the plumbing system letting hard ...
Michael Sellers
Owner Occupied Loans
Hi everyone,I live in a more expensive market, so I’ve been considering using an owner-occupied loan as to only have to provide 3.5% (or something similarly low) for the down payment. I’m priced out of my local market...
Daniel Murphy
Need help with FL STR LLC
Hey all, we have a short term rental in Florida, we live in MN. It is currently owned under our personal name & we wanted to setup an LLC to transfer the ownership into this. I'm comfortable with the whole LLC, b...
April Birdsong
STR and Security Systems????
Closing on first STR next week. It has 2 dwellings on property. Each 2bed/1bath. Should I place security system on outside? I have talked with ADT. Or should I have Ring cameras installed outside. I know cameras a...
Isaiah Cortez
Exploring the Ft. Lauderdale STR Market
Hello, BiggerPockets community!
I’m currently exploring the Short-Term Rental (STR) market in Ft. Lauderdale and possibly the Pompano Beach area. I’m particularly drawn to the mix of year-round tourist demand, the b...