7 March 2026 | 3 replies
We’re about 3 months away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and millions of fans will be traveling to the United States.For short-term rental owners, events like this can create a huge demand spike, but they also increase competition on platforms on rental channels.Listings that stand out during major events usually have a few things in common:• Titles that highlight proximity to stadiums or fan zones• Photo order optimized for quick visual impact• Descriptions tailored to travelers attending the event• Dynamic pricing adjusted for peak demand• Availability synced across multiple channelsHosts who prepare their listings early often capture bookings months before the event even starts.Curious to hear from other hosts here: Are you already adjusting your listings or pricing strategy for the World Cup next summer?
7 March 2026 | 2 replies
We’re about 3 months away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and millions of fans will be traveling to the United States.For short-term rental owners, events like this can create a huge demand spike, but they also increase competition on rental channels.Listings that stand out during major events usually have a few things in common:• Titles that highlight proximity to stadiums or fan zones• Photo order optimized for quick visual impact• Descriptions tailored to travelers attending the event• Dynamic pricing adjusted for peak demand• Availability synced across multiple channelsHosts who prepare their listings early often capture bookings months before the event even starts.Curious to hear from other hosts here: Are you already adjusting your listings or pricing strategy for the World Cup next summer?
21 February 2026 | 2 replies
I’m currently structuring a two-unit short-term rental arbitrage opportunity in Seattle built around event-driven and seasonal demand cycles and would love feedback from others who’ve operated STR arbitrage or navigated major event markets.High-level structure:• Unit 1: May 2026 – January 2027• Unit 2: September 2026 – May 2027This staggered approach allows capture of late-summer tourism, fall sports, holiday travel, and spring demand, while also positioning around anticipated lodging compression related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to shift travel patterns before and after the event due to pricing and inventory pressure.The strategy centers on:• Strong operational leverage during peak periods• Risk mitigation through fixed costs• Demand diversification across tourism + business + events• Seasonal + event-driven ADR optimization• Hybrid short-term + mid-term stay targeting• OTA + direct booking channel diversification• Conservative underwriting assumptionsI’m especially interested in insights from anyone who has:Operated arbitrage in major event-driven marketsManaged staggered lease timing across multiple unitsUnderwritten STR performance around World Cup, Olympics, or similar eventsHappy to compare notes or walk through assumptions privately with anyone interested.
2 March 2026 | 13 replies
This is typically structured as two phases, not one loan.Phase 1 is a construction or construction-to-perm loan to fund the ADU/duplex build, usually with draws and based on plans, budget, and approvals (CUP, permits, etc.).
26 February 2026 | 3 replies
Hi BP CommunityI'm getting close to closing on this deal. my Original plan was to get a construction loan and build a SFR or a duplex, ADU,. than my agent bounces an idea. instead of getting a construction loan. this will be after CUP due to its a C2 zoned lot approval though.
6 March 2026 | 13 replies
All very busy maybe a quick cup of coffee some time.
20 February 2026 | 2 replies
If you are a poor, strong, mechanically inclined, physically fit/intimidating, fluent Spanish speaking, single young man looking to get started house hacking and can’t afford to move to another state.
25 February 2026 | 2 replies
It would carry over as a foreign tax credit on your personal US tax returns though.I also learned last year that the Spanish government can just take money out of your Spain-based bank account without notice and call it a tax of some sort.
17 February 2026 | 0 replies
I’m currently structuring a two-unit short-term rental arbitrage opportunity in Seattle built around event-driven and seasonal demand cycles and would love feedback from others who’ve operated STR arbitrage or navigated major event markets.High-level structure:• Unit 1: May 2026 – January 2027• Unit 2: September 2026 – May 2027This staggered approach allows capture of late-summer tourism, fall sports, holiday travel, and spring demand, while also positioning around anticipated lodging compression related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to shift travel patterns before and after the event due to pricing and inventory pressure.The strategy centers on:• Strong operational leverage during peak periods• Risk mitigation through fixed costs• Demand diversification across tourism + business + events• Seasonal + event-driven ADR optimization• Hybrid short-term + mid-term stay targeting• OTA + direct booking channel diversification• Conservative underwriting assumptionsI’m especially interested in insights from anyone who has:- Operated arbitrage in major event-driven markets- Managed staggered lease timing across multiple units- Underwritten STR performance around World Cup, Olympics, or similar eventsHappy to compare notes or walk through assumptions privately with anyone interested.Appreciate any feedback or perspectives.
5 March 2026 | 10 replies
The Ocala market is one of the fastest-growing areas of Florida right now as it offers that "old-Florida" charm with its rolling hills (compared to the flatter southern parts of the state), heritage oaks, Spanish moss, and horse farms galore, while still providing easy access to beaches (on either coast) as well as to the theme parks of Orlando.