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I have had a vacation rental in Big Bear Lake for 2 years now which has done very well (over 200 nights a year- grossing over $50k a year) on less than 200k investment. I'm also managing 3 other properties in Big Bea...
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Since I have gotten into RE and doing pretty good with it I find myself looking at all my toys ( boats, extra vehicles, 4 wheelers, gun collection, etc ) thinking to myself I should sell all of it and invest into more...
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Hello BP! I'm in a somewhat fun situation and I would like your input. I'm graduating college this year and got my first "real" job a couple months ago. I've lived in Wisconsin my whole life and I'm looking to chang...
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Hello Investors,I purchased a duplex in which to house hack with my family. The units are a 2 bed, 1.5 bath and a 3 bed 1.5 bath, all newly renovated with high-end appliances. We rented out the other side on a 1 yea...
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I am a new investor looking to get started in real estate. The area that I am located in has a fairly high volume of tourist that visit for vacations. Are vacation rentals a good way to get started in the real estate ...
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I purchased a property in an area with an HOA in 2020 in a ski town with the intent to build a home on it to live in during retirement (15 years away) and rent until then using it occasionally when not rented to cover...
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My wife and I are diving into the idea of vacation rentals for the long term. Basically, acquiring a good number to be there for retirement. We are fortunate enough to not "need" income from these properties right now...
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All I hear about is how great STRs are and how in the correct market they can basically be a money making machine. What are some of the cons or risks of owning a STR that a new investor should look out for? Asking any...
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I came across a property on a private lake within the city limits of a highly visited tourist town in Colorado. The property was purchased several years ago and the house was leveled to build a custom home. The owners...
I inherited a lake property that isn't worth very much and it's in really rough shape. It's not your prototypical vacation property, it's more of a retirement community that just so happens to sit on a lakefront. Some...