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I am looking to self manage an STR management operation. What are the typical costs do so? I know that it is typically 20% gross income to have another company manage the property, but wanting to know the cost breakdo...
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Not exactly sure if I'm supposed to post job openings on this forum but thought I'd give it a shot. Looking for someone bright, ambitious and resourceful to be my right hand and help continue to grow a multi-market s...
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Hi all,I live in Sacramento and own a couple of rentals out of state. Lately I've been considering getting back into the local market, possibly by seeking out seller financing and SubTo deals. I've read Wealth Without...
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Hi can anyone tell me the difference between Income/Expense Ratio vs Operating Expense Ratio? are they the same things? If they are different, how do they differ? Thanks.
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Last year I had rental losses totaling -$15,727 and unemployment income of $4,500. TurboTax combined the two which resulted in an AGI of $-11,227. It indicated I took the standard deduction and put the full -$15,727 l...
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At Ranch Investor, we recognize the challenges that come with running a ranch, from daily operations and maintenance to long-term planning. While being a lone rancher can be tough, imagine the possibilities with a hun...
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Hi, STR fellowsI have a few questions on managing short-term rentals and wonder whether I could get some help from you more experienced STR managers here:1. Are there really good books/podcasts on managing short-term ...
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Hello everyone! Longtime listener of the Bigger Pockets Podcast and get online almost everyday to read their articles. Posting on the forums is new to me so bear with me. I was putting this out there to see if anyone ...
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I own 2 Airbnbs and Co-Host several properties that I’ve NEVER seen in person!
It all comes down to having the right team, Technology, and processes in place!!Teams (of course there are more, but these are the top ...
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We're getting ready to open our first STR that is a cabin in the mountains by the river. It has a hot tub on site, but it's currently drained. It sits on a little patio in the yard, not under a roof. This time of y...