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For all of you STR owners out there, does anyone share my concern that AirBNB's policies are increasingly becoming too problematic?
My STRs are marketed toward the middle class, as opposed to really high end. I want...
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Should I refinance w/ cash-out or use my taxable account to buy homes?
Hello everyone!
I am thinking of investing in real estate. Maybe in 5-10 years have enough rentals where I can quit my job and do real e...
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I'm looking into investing in a market outside of my local state and was looking for advice or things to look out for while doing so. I'm also curious if it's necessary to be able to go visit the property before buyin...
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Hi!We obtained a HELOC and looking into our first multi family investment property. We wanted to explore the turnkey routine but I spoke with a few and I feel like that may not be the direction I want to go.Anybody ha...
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33 Alabama counties have switched to the new tax lien auction system familiar to investors around the US. No more of the arcane traps lurking in tax certificate and tax deed sales that can lose money for the uninform...
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So I just wanted to see some feedback on this. I have been renting out my primary residence basement and recently had a vacancy and tried air bnb this week. I had a surprising turnout, it was booked for 4 out of the 5...
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Hello everyone. I'm an out of state investor from California and I'm ready to buy in Columbus, OH. My financials are set, I have a Property Manager and Realtor. My only concern is how to verify if the property for sa...
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Hello all,Writing to get some bookkeeping advice. I am looking to move up from just excel spreadsheets and it appears that Quickbooks is the most liked option. Writing to see opinions/options on bookkeeping software a...
Great news, I just confirmed my first vacation rental and they'll be staying for one month! What are the differences when dealing with longer stay STRs? For instance, do I ask this person to take out the trash on tras...
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Reaching out looking for advice and would love to hear from those who have also lived in a HCOL area and contemplated which of the two strategies to pursue, especially as a 1st time investor.Background: I live in Quee...