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Everyone says LTRs are passive, STRs are work.But why? What exactly makes them more work that can't be automated?Let's assume you self-manage. The most prominent problems that I can think of are:Booking/screeningClean...
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I'm curious what everyone does to protect themselves from lawsuit when investing in rental properties.
I see that just about everyone does an LLC, but looking around on the internet, I also see people talking about t...
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Hi everyone. I am new to the forum but I've been putting in a lot of time going through the posts and learning as much as I can about real estate investing. Ive been looking at a property close to where I live here in...
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I've found a single family home in a market in Chicago that is definitely on the ups. The house is a total dump, but the area is perfect (I've researched this area extensively and have been searching for a while) and...
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Do you use different business entities to buy/subdivide the land parcel and build new homes on the subdivided lots?
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Hi, just wondering has a recommendation on a VPN provider for an Airbnb host in terms of affordability, ease of use/setup, and security? I'm going to setup a separate network for guests and want to limit any kind of r...
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In your opinion, what is the reason(s) why finding a good contractor is so difficult? What could a contractor do to retain your business? Why do you recommend a contractor to a friend or associate?It's clear to me fro...
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Hi everyone just hoping to get some help/suggestions on a duplex I have under contract with a couple more days left in my inspection contingency period. Property is a built in 1978 2 bed/2bath on each side with enoug...
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Hi,
Has anyone used this program of flipping commercial properties with Peter Conti and Jerry Norton using their financing? I have some experience with flipping residential properties (wholesaling and some rehabbing)...
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I recently put an office building under contract at a good price. The plan was to convert it from an office building to a 4 unit apartment building. It had plenty of parking and the building was in decent shape. D...