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Honey Beans Closing on my 1st STR!! Eek!!
8 November 2025 | 26 replies
Here are a few brainstorming ideas:Outdoor LivingMust have potential for high-impact features like fire pits, hot tubs, dining areas, or outdoor games to significantly boost appeal.Views & ProximityProperties with desirable views or close proximity to water, nature, or main attractions offer an enhanced guest experience.Premium Interior FeaturesPotential for dedicated game rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, or comfortable dedicated workspaces to cater to diverse guest needs.Easy ParkingAdequate and convenient parking for the expected guest group size is critical for convenience and securing 5-star reviews.Garage to Game Room ConversionIf driveway parking is plentiful, converting a garage into a functional game room or extra living space offers amazing added value.Noise & Light AbatementEnsuring quiet enjoyment of the property through noise reduction measures enhances guest comfort and prevents issues with neighbors.
Jihea Moon How do you track your REP hours? Thinking of building a tool.
24 October 2025 | 3 replies
The IRS does not require you to organize your log by property, activity type, mileage, etc. 
Jeremiah Dunakin Showing process, do you show property first or have credit/employment ran
29 October 2025 | 23 replies
I like happy, organized tenants that make an effort to follow the rules.
Jermain Onye Relocating to Dallas – House Hack with Family (Seeking Area/School Input)
3 November 2025 | 3 replies
You might have better luck looking for a home with a really functional layout—like a 4-bed with a dedicated study or a 5-bedroom home.
Bruce D. Kowal "The Inheritance Trap Nobody Warns You About"
10 November 2025 | 5 replies
The good news is that there are ways to avoid it altogether through proper planning, organization, and working with experienced professionals who understand both the tax, real estate, and financial sides.We always tell clients the same thing before they invest: see all sides of the picture.
Becca Brown Thoughts on AI in Property Management? Laziness or Necessity?
19 October 2025 | 26 replies
Feels like an organic part I wouldn't trust it to do - at least yet.My major cheer for AI is doing things consistently that I ... avoid, forget, ignore, push down the to-do list. 
Lucas Hannon Trying to Better Understand Creative Financing. Would Love to Hear About Real Deals
9 November 2025 | 11 replies
Especially for properties that do not qualify for institutional financing, or are attractive to buyers who don’t qualify for conventional financing.The price obtained for a property is a function of demand for that property.
Matt Seabrook E-commerce and dropshipping good or bad idea?
11 November 2025 | 13 replies
In my opinion, staying highly organized and building systems/processes is the most viable part of dropshipping.
William Thompson 3 Lessons I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Real Estate Business (Save Yourself the St
29 October 2025 | 1 reply
Focus on getting organized, finding good people, and learning how the numbers work.Those three things will save you more time and money than any “secret strategy” ever could.What’s one thing you wish you’d known before buying your first property?
Caleb Thompson LLC or Umbrella liability policy?
7 November 2025 | 4 replies
However, lots of investors still chose to organize an LLC and put property into it with some type of asset protection structure, even for 1 or 2 properties.