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Elvin Santiago First Investment Deal — Duplex $391K with Potential to Appraise
20 October 2025 | 2 replies
Here’s the bigger picture: After renovation, I plan to convert the duplex into a triplex to increase income potential.The lot is large enough to build an additional 4-plex, which opens up multiple exit or income strategies.The property could function either as a short-term rental (mini-resort style) or as a long-term rental community with controlled access and shared amenities.Location is strong and demand for both STR and LTR units is high in the area.  
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26 November 2025 | 159 replies
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Mangmang Wu Ways to cleanly separate and style a large STR basement on a budget?
16 October 2025 | 4 replies

Hey everyone — I’d love to get your creative ideas. We have a large, mostly open basement for our short‑term rental, and it includes a laundry area. I want to divide the space and make it look nice, functional, and co...

Christopher Rubio Are Turnkey Rental Properties Actually Profitable for Out-of-State Investors?
10 November 2025 | 23 replies
For you personally, do you lean more toward the hands-off, turnkey style, or do you still enjoy rolling up your sleeves and being more active in the process?
Lindsay Custard New Investor Seeking Advice on the Best Starting Strategy for a Family of 4 👨‍👩‍👧‍
16 November 2025 | 25 replies
One solid path that fits your situation is rent-by-the-room, often called a PadSplit-style setup.
Erica Morrison Need to buy STR by end of the year...
17 November 2025 | 61 replies
Buy a unique property (or at least somewhat) unique -- big floor-to-ceiling windows, A-frame style, incredible deck and mountain views or something.2.
David To anyone have success in buying a property for AirBnb in Panama City, Panama?
22 October 2025 | 18 replies
Even back then there were a lot of high rise hotels where you could get a decent condo-style room with hot water, cable tv etc for really cheap ($15-20USD/night).
Kelly Schroeder When Do You Decide to Outsource Property Management?
19 October 2025 | 8 replies
True success comes from partnering with people whose standards and communication style are in perfect alignment with yours.
Bailey Rankin Furniture frustration, deep pockets, & budget strategy. Is contract grade worth it?
23 October 2025 | 23 replies
Also, I get the ease of making everything uniform, but frankly, I like adding a touch of different style to each place and room, so not sure I would buy exactly the same thing for each unit.
Benjamin Furney Do renters like carpet or LVP for their bedrooms?
15 October 2025 | 21 replies
@Benjamin Furney I don't necessarily have an exact answer for you, but here are some considerations:First, whether people prefer LVP or carpet in a bedroom may depend on the quality of the LVP, and whether it's a style of LVP that fits a bedroom...some LVP is a stye that looks fine in a kitchen or bathroom, but it would look weird in a bedroom--the style has to look "normal" for a bedroom, and can't seem like it was made for some other area.