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Hey everyone! I'm new to REI and am interested in growing wealth and income streams with SFHs and long term rentals. However, I've recently grown intrigued with Short term rentals in tourist markets as another way to...
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I get asked frequently: "how nice do you have to furnish a monthly rental?" Everyone has seen those amazing STR that are professionally decorated and have themes that differentiate your property from competition. I ha...
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I recently finished reno on a 3/2 SFR in a B neighborhood, we put high end finishes in it and it came out really nice. I am now am starting the process to refi. I stopped at the property for a small repair yesterday a...
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We are about to launch a 5 bedroom 2 bath house in raleigh just south of downtown on the other side of 440 near the farmers market. Our plan is to rent by the room with 5 individual leases for each room. Looking for s...
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Hello Bp,What are you guys favorite brands and places to shop for new appliances and furniture for single family home rentals? I’m wanting to renovate the living room, kitchen, and bathroom in my property and bring it...
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This is my first try and after a stressful rehab, I've been on the market for 68 days. It is priced at $290k, $13k below Zillow estimate. I've had multiple agents go through the house and run CMA's and they are coming...
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I am planning to sell my house in Northern California. The agent said I should stage it. I am skeptical...does staging have a good ROI? Or is it really for the agent to get his commission sooner?
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Hello Everyone,
I'm going to purchase a log cabin in the mountains and considering the potential impact of professional interior design. I'm hoping to get some insights and experiences from those who have done this b...
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Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about starting STR arbitrage because of the comparatively low start up cost. I understand the point about not building equity and also risks. But the cash flow is attractive and serves ...
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I currently have a house with my sister and we rent out our vacant rooms. I'm looking into buying a house now that is a 3/2 and house a room detached from the house that is finished nice enough to be another room....