And more and more Airbnb guests are becoming critical of cleanliness, supplies provided, and check in and check out requirements, while also being more open about leaving less than positive reviews on your property if you charge onerous cleaning fees or don't provide enough toilet paper.

The videos are critical for the following reasons:Too often, the photos on the MLS do not reflect the actual condition of the property.Videos do not tell you everything - for example, a strong pet or smoke odor.

We don't make you sign waivers and try to silence our critics. 

All jokes aside, a good rule of thumb is that investor type hours do not count more so hours that are critical to daily operations.  

Probably the most critical piece missing is the fact that STRs can provide a tax benefit for one year only, their first year.

Their source of income is critical as they have no backstop (sick days, health insurance, etc).

I appreciate constructive criticism so let it rip and enjoy!

Just as in sports, the path to financial independence through investment requires experience and visibility.In the world of investing, especially with OPM, experience plays a critical role.

This step is critical as it allows you to pull out much of the original capital invested, which you can then use to repeat the process.Repeat: Use the funds from refinancing to invest in additional properties, repeating the BRRRR process.This method could potentially allow you to expand your real estate portfolio more aggressively than simply selling your current property and buying a couple more.

We have had great success, but location becomes critical and who you will choose to manage the rental is also a big factor on how successful the venture will be.