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This was a question posed to me via PM that I wanted to share for the entire community and welcome feedback and questions from everybody interested in the topic."Hi, WillThanks for sharing your valuable experience at ...
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We finally finished the ground up construction of our Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley STR!We designed and built a 2,244sq' 4 Bed/4 Bath with Pool, spa & game room in the middle of amazing boulders and surrounded by Josh...
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10 Best Pocono HOAs for STR
Introduction to the Poconos
The Pocono market has long been a popular vacation rental market due to the area's many natural attractions and the region's proximity to major metros Philad...
I'm a new STR investor and could use some advice about working with architects and contractors. I bought my first STR property and it's a cabin that needs a lot of work. I hired an architect to create the plans, and h...
What does it take to get LEED certified?
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Hi all! When you are putting your numbers together for a new STR property, how do you look at the cost of initial furnishings, linens, etc? Do you just look at this as an acquisition cost like you would a downpayment?...
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I am in the process of closing on a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1600 sq ft single-family home in Akron (zip code 44305). My plan is to furnish it and list it on Airbnb for short-term or medium-term rentals (STR/MTR). The p...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community!
My name is Yesenia, born and raised in city of Chicago ( little village), I am new to this community and excited to learn and share all things real estate. I started investing end of 2...
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I've had several conversations recently with new investor clients trying to buy their first rental, and the first question most people ask is "how do I know if it will make a good investment?" My go-to calculation for...
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Hi all,I'm considering a full home remodel of what has been my primary residence (SFH, 3/2 1225sqft, built 1930s) located in SJ. I'm considering it as a flip, I would be upgrading every system in the home as well as f...