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I understand traditional rentals require vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, property management, taxes, and insurance. Other than utilities, what other expenses should I be aware of before I buy my first STR. Thank you in a...
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Has anyone had dealings with a company that places disaster victims in temporary housing? The company called THD (http://www.temporaryhousingdirectory.com/services/temporary-housing/) answered one of my rental adds f...
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After furnishing quite a few properties for short-term rentals, we generally have a pretty good sense of how much to budget for furnishing whenever we’re putting together a budget for new properties. Being able to bud...
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For my questions below, imagine a vacant house of 4 years with roof damage (so expect drywall damage, mold etc)
Wholesalers - If you have a house gutted and down to the studs and bones, are your investors more hesita...
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Investment Info:
Townhouse buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $315,000
Cash invested: $70,000
This is a very nice townhome located in North Padre Island that's a 10 minute walk to the beach. ...
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Investment Info:
Townhouse buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $283,000
Cash invested: $56,000
2BR 2.5 BA townhouse near downtown Athens, GA and the University of Georgia.
What made you...
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Is there a reliable way for to est income of a furnish / short term / airbnb incomevs long time income ( I know this can be est looking at comparable posting in same area )I have a 3 bed / 1 bath small townhome ( hoa...
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Brand new an extremely nervous. Looking for my first wholesale deal. Was just doing market research when I came across this... I think I may have found a wholesale deal, would love some input.
Property was l...
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Recommendations for reliable rental collection on broken lease and damages.Property located Albuq NM. Tenant left owing 5 month's on lease. Gave 1 week notice. No forwarding address. Have only his email and place...
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So I took Jay Scott (and others) advice and ordered carpet direct from manufacturer from Dalton, GA. It's coming by freight. It's a single roll and weighs 750 lbs. Any suggestions for unloading this? My installer ...