Hello.  For STR's, is it necessary to get brand name hand soap, shampoos, and toilet paper?  Or can I get the Costco brand items??

I'm a newbie and I'm just getting started. What are you thoughts on getting a condo as your first property? After listening to a few podcasts, it seems like a good idea to stay away from them due to HOA fees. Is there...

Is it just me or everyone playing it safe? Recently I’ve been catch a ton of flack on this forum for suggesting things like:1) Maximizing leverage while carrying hefty reserves.2) Buying for appreciation in western ma...

I'm in the middle of a big road trip with the family, staying at multiple AirBnB's along the way. What "extra" amenities do you provide to make the stay special?@Paul Sandhu, I already know yours.

Hi All,              I am a new STR owner in the Phoenix/Tempe/Mesa area. I have set up my listing on both Airbnb and VRBO but I haven't received any traffic on Airbnb and on VRBO I received some inquiries and booking...

I love reading these, so now that I am in the big (well, minor) leagues, I thought I'd start one too.On September 8th, I, my husband, father-in-law, and 6 week old son made the trek down to the county court house for ...

I have been flipping for 7 years and done 60+ homes but this will be my first Vacation Rental. I am pretty busy between family and work as it is but I am mostly curious about the pros and cons of self managing vs ful...

In the past year or so I have been increasingly interested in leveraging discounted notes to diversify my portfolio. I prefer 1st position notes but certainly understand how others like and do well with 2nds.Initially...

Hi -- Can someone please explain how I'd be able to figure out a cap rate on a calculator as if I were a 5 year old?I've seen several other investors try to explain this and it still looks like Chinese to me (and I do...

Hey guys. I recently picked up my first rental property and got a smoking deal on the home. There are tenants already in place. Upstairs unit and downstairs unit. As per their leases already in place I am responsible ...