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Samantha Haugen Worth it to house hack in NW WA for first home if I'm stuck in the area for 2 years?
24 January 2026 | 21 replies
Check out Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code to learn a bit more.
Sherylyn Holden My Worst Str
19 January 2026 | 15 replies
Here I’ll deep dive the financials on my worst performing STR Location: 78203 Zip Code/Eastside San Antonio, Texas (Denver Heights)Type: Single Family HomeBuilt: 1938 (Fully remodeled in 2021)Beds: 5 (1 King and 2 Queens and 2 Twin)Bath: 2 FullSquare Feet: ~1600HOA: No2025 FinancialsRevenue: $35,826Mortgage(PITI): $29,204Cleaning Fees: $10,582Management Fees: $2,346Repairs: $1,669Supplies: $1,069Internet: $978.27Electricity: $3,128Water: $472Hotel Tax: $1,540Net Cash: –$15,162.27 (If we factor in principal paydown on the loan, this may be closer to -$10k)Occupancy rate is about 35%This home sucks.
Matthew Bonaski Indianapolis Area Closing Costs, Insurance, and Vacancy
12 January 2026 | 5 replies
If you tell me the zip code, expected rents per side, and whether you are using property management, I can help you tighten the assumptions without getting too aggressive.
Michael K Gallagher New ADU Zoning
7 January 2026 | 5 replies
anyone know or have reference to the specific codes or regulations that were changed or created that "make it easier to build ADU's".  
R Miyaki AltAssets & SDIRA Weekly Week of January 12, 2026
12 January 2026 | 0 replies
Within SDIRAs, this may include trust deeds, mortgage notes, or private promissory notes.How it is commonly held in an SDIRA: The IRA is the lender of record Loan documents name the IRA (not the individual) Payments flow directly back into the IRA Custodian records payments and annual valuationsWhy SDIRA investors look at this asset type: Predictable payment schedules Defined interest rates and maturity dates Tangible collateral in certain structuresKey compliance considerations: Disqualified persons: The borrower cannot be the IRA owner or related parties Self-dealing risk: No personal guarantees, servicing, or side benefits Expense handling: All costs must be paid from IRA funds Documentation: Notes, deeds, and servicing records must align with IRA ownershipCommon misconceptions: “It’s passive, so compliance is simple” “Short-term loans don’t require strict documentation” “If it’s secured, it’s automatically compliant”Primary IRS references: Internal Revenue Code §4975 (prohibited transactions) IRS SDIRA guidance on disqualified persons and lending arrangements4) Compliance CornerFocus: Prohibited Transactions (Why They Still Matter in 2026)Plain-English rule:An SDIRA cannot engage in transactions that benefit the account holder or related parties outside the IRA.
K S. Warning! RE will keep you poor and the passive income myth
20 February 2026 | 270 replies
I think it's a waste but they told me exactly what they did and how much their sweat equity made and what zip codes allowed this and how much time they spent.
Mike Allen Smart Lock Recommendations?
5 January 2026 | 15 replies
I just have to assign the codes manually and make sure the code makes it in my automated check-in email.
Codey Wendel Investing in Dayton
6 January 2026 | 30 replies
I made that mistake when buying in Dayton from California.Hi can you tell me what are  D areas I’m looking to invest in zip code 45405 it’s in Montgomery county also can you recommend some good zip code or county to invest in thanks   45405 and 45406 are indeed D class areas. 
Shane Bishop Best Security System for STRs
12 January 2026 | 10 replies
Add a smart lock (like Schlage Encode or August) and you can manage guest access codes remotely without having to coordinate key drops.If you already paid off the ADT equipment, maybe ride it out until your contract ends — but if you’re on a month-to-month, switching will save you money and give you more control.
Joe S. Is a short term rental profitable if you have to hire property manager to oversee?
9 February 2026 | 84 replies
A bad deal structure kills returns in any strategy.Sounds like you've cracked the code on finding markets where STR occupancy is strong enough to justify the management cut AND appreciation potential.