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Just wanted to give everyone an update that speaks to the much discussed due diligence aspect of the crowdfunding platforms. I currently have an update from an under-performing equity investment from RealtyShares that...
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I'm in massive research mode for first STVR investment. Feel I have a pretty good handle but surprises still come up! I am looking at an area that has a 6% hotel tax and 7% sales tax. I have been putting these nu...
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Here is a quick take on what I've noticed on what separates successful businesses or individuals in the short term rental space vs. those who fizzle out, end up closing up shop or end up getting results they're not ha...
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Hey folks,I’ve had my first LTR property in Jacksonville, NC listed for about 10 days now. It’s a townhouse listed for slightly over the average market rent for comparably sized townhomes, which I did because it’s als...
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I have a tracked Phone line on my website that is forwarded to my cell phone. I heard for google voice you can set up alternate voicemails from your real voicemails. I just can't figure out how to have my real voicem...
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Okay, Denver Airbnb and short-term rental hosts. Looks like the city of Denver will finally start collecting the 10.75% lodger's tax and then remitting it to the city. You are no longer the middleman.I'm sure everyone...
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Hi All,I am building up a short term rental portfolio. I have seen various posts praising and critiquing different STR revenue estimators (Airdna, Mashvisor, etc.)I am getting some value from Airdna but there are spec...
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Hey fellow real estate investors!!I'm new to BiggerPockets. I've been listening to the podcast for a few years but just now joining the community. Disappointed I didn't get online and get active earlier!! I love how m...
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Hi Everyone, I'm considering investing into OK real estate and looking to buy a rental property. I have a question to all the locals. Specifically, which areas should I be looking at? I've been pretty stuck looking at...
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I’m finally wanting to pull the trigger on getting another property, but this time the primary goal of turning the sfr into an Airbnb. Couple questions:1) Unfortunately there’s no cohosts available in the area and nee...