Sam Alpha
How would YOU tackle this rehab?
Hello all,This is a part of another post I have which can be followed at: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/41/topics/1635...I have started a new post as I have a more specific question in regards to the property (3...
Cal C.
Penny wise and Pound Foolish- Vacation Rentals Outer Banks
I spent the long Christmas weekend at the OB. While there we looked at several properties. It became very obvious that some owners were either unable or unwilling to spend on anything but basic type furniture and re...
Charles McDonald
New Investor in the Kansas City area
Hi all,Like the title says, I'm a brand new investor (really a wanna-be investor) in the Kansas City area. I'm working two jobs trying to save up money for my first investment (I'm thinking of house hacking an FHA). A...
Victor Olowu
Most of my tenant leases end at the same time....am I in trouble?
I try to make sure my leases end during peak seasons to guarantee a good pool of candidates in case my current tenant doesn't renew, or I decide not to renew their lease. I now have a good number of leases ending the ...
Stephen Long
Lakes Near Dallas
I am looking into purchasing my first STR. I live in Dallas and I would like it to be within 2 hours from where I live since it is my first STR and I want to be a little more hands on as I learn the business. I am t...
Rick Bassett
Any luck collecting from former tenants?
I've been of the mindset not to waste my time chasing pennies from tenants that move out leaving minor problems but in the past year I've had 2 tenants that have moved out & broke lease early that have cost us $5k...
Chris Troutman
First Investment - Duplex Rental or STR Vacation Home?
(cross posting, not sure where this should go)I have a feeling this is a common question, but interested in feedback on my personal situation. After sitting on the sidelines for the last 20 years, I'm finally ready to...
Levi Perl
When to lower rental listing price?
How many showings a week is considered good? Meaning that the number of showings show you have it priced well? I have seen many say “3-5 showings a week is good”. However, does that include people who wouldn’t qualify...
Tommy Panebianco
Pros and Cons to Owning and Operating Seasonal Rental Properties
Hello Bigger Pockets, I am interested in learning about everyones experiences with owning and operating seasonal rental properties in vacation / destination markets. Pros, cons and recommendations.. Any and all inform...
Erin Mullaney
Buying a beach town apartment for STR in the off season
I'm considering buying an apartment, 2BR-4BR with 10% down, second home mortgage, in the 450K-550K range. Some stats:- We probably won't be able to find too many vacation renters in the off season. Season starts in Ju...