I just bought a nice 5 bed 4 bath with pool and mountain views in North Phoenix 85032 that I might make into a STR.
I went to an STR analytics site which says that the zip code has 794 STR homes with a 44% occupancy...
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Last year we tried something new. In early December, we sent both our tenants (we only had two units at the time) a Christmas card saying thank you and enclosing a $50 gift card. We did it mainly to say thank-you t...
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Hi BP,Can I ask you all what are all your monthly reoccurring expenses for your STR? Like cleaners, cable, internet, etc?Thank you!Gulliver
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I received this lovely postcard in the mail today, from a well-known, very large management company in the Smokies. They are offering to manage my cabin for a paltry 10 percent fee! Or are they?
I went to their web...
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Looking at airbnb investing in Colorado Springs but I'm not sure how to analyze a deal (such as a sfh). What percents do you typically run for property management vs maintenance/ cap ex, vacancy, and other costs? I kn...
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Hi,Had a tenant last year for: 1,250/moThe place is a dump, I would clean it up and make it nicer for just the price of the materials as I am a contractor myself. Holding Costs 1100/mo620 interest payment to seller 23...
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Good day,
I recently listened to the air b & b podcast and wanted to get any feedback on experience anyone has had. It seems extremely challenging to find rental properties and ask the owner to list with you, when...
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How is the baltimore market for Air bnb? Would you mind sharing your numbers and insights? Would like to find out more! Much appreciated!
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Hello BP,I am under escrow to purchase a small multi-unit building that is zoned mixed-use commercial residential. Consists of two apartments and a 500 sq foot office area with two separate offices and a small kitchen...
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Hello,
I am planining to invest in a tourist area, this is my first deal. I have been talking with some realtors who take will rent my appartment to tourist by days.
The reason is that the realtor will take care of...