Donald Crockett
St. Pete and Clearwater
Looking around on line at various areas of the nation over the last several weeks, it seems that we are likely to find properties that meet our criteria in and around St. Petersburg and Clearwater FL. However the cri...
Andy Freeman
Rent Out or Sell Dilemma SoCal
I currently have my condo in Costa Mesa/Newport on the market (primary residence), but despite a lot of showings, no offers have come in. I wasn't really thinking of selling initially, but a couple condos in my comple...
Evan Mendoza
Just starting out, looking for some advice
Hey everyone! I'm new here, new to property investments and I'm looking to get started!My goal is through house hacking, make around $500 every month for a year, then move out and try making around $1100 when I'm not ...
Gary Dezoysa
At what number of houses does management become more difficult?
At the local real estate meeting, one of the experienced investors, who has since reduced his portfolio, commented that he's comfortable at 50 houses these days. Apparently he downsized from 100 a few years prior.I kn...
Buddy Holmes
Looking for a 1031 Exchange Strategy for a rental held too long.
I have had my first rental too long. I admit I have this thing for it: 1000' to a great beach, my dream retirement home, a super long term tenant, a super appreciation. But from a return on equity it is well out of ...
Heyward Lovett
Team Building Help Needed
Hi there! Anyone in the Hampton Roads area (Virginia) that has referrals for the following is a God send!
1. Tax preparer...I (like the most of you), am looking for a tax preparer that specializes in working w/invest...
Stuart M.
90-95% HELOC with desktop appraisal or low/interest only payments
I'm not interested in solely "the best rate" but I'm interested in HELOCs with good features.For example, some banks/credit unions/etc do 90-95% CLTV HELOCS with a desktop/automated appraisal. (The property is in Pal...
Javier Manzanares
Short term rentals and appraisal gaps
Hey folks,
I'm a rookie real estate investor seriously looking to get in on a short term rental in the Kissimmee, FL market. I've analyzed many deals and made several offers and had none accepted. My current struggle...
Dan Fendius
How much downpayment is too much?
My wife and I are close to being under contract on a single family home with a MIL suite. We are planning on renting out the MIL suite to a travel nurse or possibly putting it on AIRBnB (we live close to the beach). W...
Kelly Whitaker
Including baby items in STRs
My husband and I are looking to get our first STR soon. We've been thinking about different items we want to offer our guests, including baby items like highchairs, portable cribs, etc. (Our target guests are families...