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Hi all, I want to start a thread about the pros and cons of listing STRs with a personal individual hosting account vs as a 'brand' or 'business' account. I currently own and self-manage two STRs in Maine and should b...
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Got 2 reply from roofers, they found significant hail & wind damage to the roof which contains x2 layers of shingles and can not be repaired. So total roof replacement is needed , cost about $10000. Want to know...
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I recently posted about a significant wind storm in October causing damage to one my tenants car (windshield and body) when branches from the tree in my driveway fell onto their SUV. This was a significant wind storm,...
I've been contemplating the potential benefits of focusing on direct bookings for my vacation rental properties, as opposed to relying primarily on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. Historically, 95% of my business has ...
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Hi BP team
I came across a single family in the north houston area and I'm thinking about making it my first purchase as a turnkey rental. I have had analysis paralysis too long and I need to act! I would love some a...
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Hey guys,
I ran by a deal where BK moved out but still has a 10 year absolute NNN lease in place. They're paying about 20% less then market rates. I'm wondering if I were to purchase it, would BK pay a fee up...
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Hello,I just purchased my first home, single family with intent to house hack. The house is in really good shape however I would like to renovate the bathrooms and kitchens. I am not sure when I should renovate, and a...
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Are there a lot of you all out there that do this? We found some lots in a new neighborhood that has both, new houses and new duplexes. The duplexes all look the same, probably same builder, I was wondering if you a...
Brand new to Real Estate investing and looking to get financial freedom and not work a conventional 9-5 job every day until retirement. If someone could help me as a mentor for Real Estate investing, I would really ap...
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With this last round of insurance increases we are paying almost $50 per month per apartment. I am considering how hard it is to collect anything when theres a problem. how much the deductible is means I’m already co...