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Can anyone refer me to an investor or Property Manager that knows Joliet Illinois inside and out. We are looking for a Joliet guest for our Podcast Straight Up Chicago investor to take a deep dive into that Joliet, S...
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What has been your experience with short term rentals such as Airbnb?Do you find it profitable?Could it be a strategy to buy a property and just do short term rental?
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Hi BP,My wife and I are new to RE investing and are looking to get started using the "house hacking" strategy. We're already approved for a conventional loan and have the funds for a down payment that would be enough ...
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I have been a bigger pockets fan and long term owner for many years here but, for this deal, I am on the other side:My wife and I. Along with 2 other couples rented a very nice VRBO in Costa Rica. About 4 hours aft...
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How do you folks manage your vacation rental properties as well as handle customer communication and interactions when you do not live near the property? Are there property managers that specialize in vacation rentals...
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Hey y'all. I'm a new investor and I'm considering using the BRRRR strategy but renting short term instead of long. I travel nine months out of the year and I've had a lot of success renting my own home through AirBnB ...
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I feel like I already know the answer to my own question, but does anyone allow their long-term renters to Airbnb their units while they’re out of town? I’ve had several potential tenants ask. They would do all the ...
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Hello all!
I am considering purchasing a property in Maui and renting it out short term via Air BNB. I've been studying all the "entire home" rentals available in Maui near the beach and each go for about $110-$200 ...
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How is aprasal done with two houses on one property. First house is the original and is a 2/1. Second house is a two story garage that was converted into living quarters and just recently remodeled 2/1. The houses ar...
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I am creating this thread for those interested in sharing performance data for their properties on AirBNB. Ideally, we can network with others who are looking to collaborate across markets.Some ideas for collaborativ...