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Key Points:
-Keep the utilities in your name and bill back to the long-term tenants.
-Hire out lawn care and snow removal... or DIY.
-Insurance costs will decrease when transitioning from homeow...
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I have an STR property, a duplex that has no long term tenants in it. I have been renting on Airbnb/Vrbo for 9 months in 1 side of the duplex. For reasons I won't go into, I do not want to rent it as two separate prop...
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I am remodeling one apartment in a 4-plex. Each unit has a fireplace, and I would like to eventually remove them all for safety, insurance, and space reasons. This post is meant to seek out thoughts on what to be...
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I'm looking to purchase either floating or glue down vinyl plank flooring for a single family home renovation. Anyone know of any good building materials supply companies, or other supply sources that offer similar qu...
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My husband and I are looking into financing a STR in the Kissimmee area (3/3 TH in Windsor Hills). We are only in the research process due to Covid and the inability to calculate some accurate numbers for $/night and ...
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Have you heard of Peloton? If so, chances are you’ve done a ride or two and have a favorite instructor. Or two or three. Umm, what the heck does this have to do with real estate? Keep reading, I promise, it will all c...
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Hi,Curious to everyone's experience with engineered hardwoods. Is there anything specific that you need to look out for (thickness, hardness level, installation method)? Any recommendations on suppliers? Working on a ...
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Hi Folks, please be critical! I'd rather get beat up on the internet than get crushed by the bloodless verdict of the markets!This is our first vacay rental, so looking for any feedback on any of it please! Pics, comm...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Sevierville.
Purchase price: $420,000
Cash invested: $50,000
This is my very first purchase. I leveraged equity out of my primary...
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So I made an offer on a 1bd 1bath STR that grossed 15k last year on VRBO only with a flat rate of $150/night year round. 85 nights booked with 36 individuals. This is a lake property so one would think it’s seasonal. ...