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I know that the big players in the STR market have been the Smokey’s, parts of Florida and Joshua Tree but it seems like the price point are high and the bidding competition is crazy. Can you guys recommend some great...
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I looked at 3 popular destinations (Myrtle Beach | Orlando |Pigeon Forge) to analyze STR properties with the following setup. Not one has positive cashflow with a typical 10% second home loan / 30% vacancy & 6% in...
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Hey all! I started my REI journey in Q4 of last year and have since picked up 2 properties. They are local long term rentals with very little if any cash flow. But it got me in the game and they’re in great areas🙏Tha...
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I’m just starting out in real estate and ready to buy my first property to rent out,
I’m in Los Angeles and was first thinking about Airbnb condo at the Palms place, Trump or even a sfh to rent long term.
I don’t se...
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Hi all,
I moved to the Bay Area about 2 years ago, been saving a while, bought and sold once before in Pittsburgh before moving here, and now looking to buy again. Looking to discuss and be advised by community / men...
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I have always had the idea of owning a vacation rental in a small but popular mountain town near where I live. Just curious at what other people's returns are typically because according to airdna this town says its a...
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I have $125k from an inheritance and am looking to buy my first investment property ASAP. My local market is steadily growing with tech and aerospace industries and has always been a big tourist destination. Being on ...
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I've been doing some deep diving into the short-term rental markets here in Florida, and I'm excited to share some insights with you. Florida has always been a hotspot for vacation rentals, and the market is as vibran...
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This might be a dumb question (I'm a new to this). Do vacation rentals use cap rates for valuation? I'm looking at a property in Destin, FL and I'm trying to determine an average cap rate for a condo located on the ...
Panhandle investors! I grew up vacationing in this area yearly and love it. Hard to beat the beaches, and of course, who doesn't love The Back Porch in Destin and the Wharf in Orange Beach? Been seeing a good bit of i...