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Wow, it's getting to where it's VRBO is the one making all of the money. 2 years ago, the service fee was under 10 percent. If you add in the owner's portion, VRBO is carving off 30 percent or more per reservation. ...
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I have come to the fork in the road with my property manager....and I need perspective.To give the background my wife and I relocated and turned our home into a rental, a common move. We then rented to the first appli...
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I'm wondering which way generated more leads? (not just leads but also deals)I know most investors use direct mail and I have heard great things, and not so great things.. like for example EVERYONE more than likely is...
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I am looking for a reliable and inexpensive service that allows tenants to have rent automatically paid directly from their bank account monthly. Does anyone use a service like that? I've had Intuit recommended but it...
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Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc… If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable. You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...
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it looks like a hopless situation for me.I had all of my life savings put in Yucca Vally short term rentals In early 2022. got 4 nice villas at 20% equity. then 2 things happened: rates went up and demand for vacatio...
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I have had one of the worst experiences with rehabbing a home in Glendale Heights, IL (Suburb of Chicago) with the city inspectors. Some of the most picky, arrogant, expensive, nastiest, non-cooperative inspectors tha...
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Hey guys I noticed I haven't been as active here on Bigger Pockets because of my real estate work. I've really started to change my mindset of how I spend my time and where it is best spent. A gentleman who is very ac...