Tom Dean
STR material participation to be considered active business
I've been researching this quite a bit and am looking into acquiring an STR that I would actively manage and would keep average stay at 7 days or less. I would like to meet the requirement of spending over 100 hours o...
John N.
Affects of a CAT 5 Hurricane on the rental market
I live in Panama City, Florida. Last year we had a Cat 5 hurricane that basically turned everything upside down in our RE market. An interesting fact came out recently. The Panama City\Bay County area has the exact...
Ellen Griffith
Black Friday Stock Up Ideas?
I have a lot of what I need to furnish my house that I'm planning to start renting out this coming summer. I know I need multiples of sheets, pillows and towels. I saw some recommendations for some Target sheets - wha...
Wendy Vaidic
To Stage or Not to Stage?
Hello. I was wondering how everyone feels about staging homes that are being flipped. 1. If your market is hot and you are getting offers in days is it helpful still?2. Do you think it increases value or just lessen...
Brian Palme
I'm BRAND new and ready to go
Good evening BiggerPockets - I hope this post finds you doing well.I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Brian Palmé. I am a full time high school science teacher and a part time rea...
Justin Knighten
What do you spend to outfit a 1 bed Airbnb?
I know the answer can vary, but what is the typical cost to completely outfit a roughly 6-700 square foot 1 bed apartment to be rented out on Airbnb? I think I'd be able to find some things used to save on furniture ...
Mary Fraga-Kingsbury
Abandoned house with Past due taxes, city liens, and late fees
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $43,000
This was my first deal. Bought the property for Past due taxes and liens + a $15,000 note to the seller (great...
Bret N.
Pay it Forward Flippers
Here is an idea that I am working on trying to put together. In my time as an Realtor and Investor I have been very blessed and look to find ways in which I can PAY IT FORWARD.
My latest idea that I am tryin...
Ron Trinh
House-hacking through Airbnb during a Pandemic!
Investment Info:
Single-family residence in Colorado Springs.
Purchase price: $400,000
Cash invested: $25,000
The property is a SFR with a walk-out basement that we Airbnb to allow us to live for f...
Carlton B.
Do you stage your flip
I'm sure most of the flippers on this forum stage there properties but... What is your cost?Do you think it's worth the cost?Would you consider staging yourself?If you stage yourself why?