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I'm looking to purchase my first STR in the Smoky Mountain area. I understand that most visitors seek the cabin style vacation experience. However, is purchasing a condo in the area a good option as well. My family we...
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Good afternoon,I am renting out my first property and it seems like it is important for me to require renters insurance from the tenant.What would you say to a tenant as to why having renters insurance is a benefit to...
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I have 2 people that I sometimes partner with on real estate deals.I use a CPA because I have a number of rentals and a few LLCs. I understand the value my CPA provides for me in my situation.However, when should my o...
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I am looking for my first property for AirBnB. I am thinking to go for location/view over space. Condos are cheaper than houses, and to my mind, a vacationer wouldn't care much about staying in a bigger place for thei...
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This is some research I did a while back about the ‘Burgh. I have learned many new things about the market – most of which is very good! Pittsburgh ranks #5 on Marcus & Millichap’s list of high-yield multifamily m...
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Hello!
I'm using a property management software (TurboTenant) for rental applications and screening reports, and they charge each prospective tenant $45 for this service.
However, the Wisconsin State Legislature sta...
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Hello all - Long story but any help would be much appreciated.• I purchased a small 1B/1Ba condominium in a high rise building in 2004 for personal use.• In 2010, I moved out and decided to put in in service as a rent...
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I know this probably varies based on location, but I was curious if any Realtors had tried competing on commission percentage. Or at least used lower commissions to incentivize sellers to use you. When I got my licens...
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Hey everyone, I am looking at getting into REI and figured I would start with investing in Tax Liens. I was hoping to get in touch with people are are located or have invested in Tax Liens in Georgia. As this is my ve...
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I am heading down to the Smoky Mountain Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Tennessee area on vacation and wanted to check out some Str cabins for a possible AirBNB model. I am wondering if anyone would share what areas are best ...