My initial plan had been to do something like Rent-to-Retirement or REI Nation- assuming that I'd be leaving money on the table to pay for their expertise, but hoping that I would learn through the process and develop the confidence to strike out on my own later. 

In addition, he answers all sorts of questions for me throughout the year and doesn’t charge us for that.I see many of my friends leaving way too many expenses on the table.

When you design with that in mind—an outdoor dining table on the deck to enjoy stunning views over dinner, a decked-out game room for in-house entertainment since they’ll be tucked away in the mountains, cozy nooks for reading or morning coffee, and a fire pit for late-night conversations under the stars—it enhances that experience and makes your property stand out.At the end of the day, people book based on how a space makes them feel, not just because it has a bed.

What are you bringing to the table?

Massive kitchens, theatre rooms, game tables, arcades, pools, big TVs.  

I didn't raise rents at some of my properties for many years and realized how much money I was leaving on the table.

It just leaves the table open for all kinds of options. 

The algorithm scans keywords in your listing description and even the alt text of your photos to determine relevance.For example:A picture of a game room could land in the "Play" category if the photo’s alt text is labeled something like: “Amazing game room with ping pong and pool table.”A picture of a beautiful view of land with the alt text being “Beautiful view of the countryside”Your photos can do more than look good—they can strategically get your listing into multiple categories by including targeted alt-text descriptions.The more categories you rank in, the more visibility your listing gets, leading to more clicks and higher rankings in Airbnb search results.Testing and Improving Your CTROnce your photos are optimized, it’s time to test their impact.

As for how much I’d put down, it typically ranges from $0 to $100K, depending on what I’m bringing to the table or what my partners are contributing.

We frequently meet investors who have capital and are eager to partner with someone who brings time, expertise, or specific industry knowledge to the table.