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We started renting our little Sliver of the River cabin in June. We have had it booked 14 of 16 weekends since we went live on VRBO. We had 13 five star reviews until this last weekend when we got our first four star ...
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We purchased a small lot in 2020. We changed the zoning from Low density to medium density, which allowed us to build a duplex. Construction is going excellent, we are ahead of schedule and under "budget". We will be ...
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We are currently in the process of preparing to close on our 3rd Investment Property. Originally we planned to Fix/Flip/Sell houses in our farm area using all of our own cash. Doing so would trigger the need to pay Ta...
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What are your thoughts on giving a contractor a bonus for finishing a job well ahead of schedule and not going over budget? This is someone that I want to continue to work with and build a relationship. They also are ...
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One of the most common ways real estate investors generate positive returns on a property is through appreciation. Yet, when properties are being sold at all-time highs, the potential gains from appreciation are limit...
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Hi Folks,I apologize, but I'm not very good with social media. I know a lot of podcasts recommend letting people know what you're doing, how your project is going, and so on. I'm just not wired for that. My age brac...
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This article originated from our internal process for selecting contractors for our own projects. This is important because one of the most critical aspects of successful real estate investing is selecting the right c...
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Hello, and thanks in advance for reading!I am a real estate investor in Central Texas, and have thus far been a Sole Proprietor come tax season. We are starting a new family business constructing, and selling Spec hom...
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Now that Stessa has gotten a bit more established I am looking into its capabilities and qualities.Has anyone left QuickBooks and gone with Stessa?I personally feel QuickBooks is just too much for an investor like mys...
I just set up a pre-screening process for my first rental property and listed through Zillow manager. After prospects initiate contact through Zillow, I forward a contact form to them, getting their full name, phone n...