But in future I am looking to expand more and make it more automated. 

I've only had to do this 5-6 times, but I won every time.I don't believe in punishing all future guests for the behavior of a rare few.

I AM NOW USING MY 9-5 TO PAY OFF THE PRIVATE LENDER EVERY MONTH WE ARE SET BACK FINANCIALLY BUT THE future IS BRIGHT ! 

@Tom HallAt 7% if you can I would pay it down as investing it net after tax gains may not get you the 7% you are paying - so it’s less riskDownside is you lose liquidity of that money as it’s tied in your propertyIf rates come down in future you can refinance and even take some of the cash out.Regarding your question are rates coming down, a lot of factors come into play but right now it does not appear there will be significant changes to rates over next 3-6 months.

Because Wall Street has told everyone that's what they should do, give them all your money and in the future they will give it back with a profit, maybe, possibly, for some, sometimes, maybe, we will see, if if if. 

Lenny,Good for you for thinking about your future and welcome to BP.  

That’s the mindset of someone who’s building for the future.

The project was budget-conscious but impactful, ensuring the unit is ready for future renters.Reflecting on 2024: Wins, Challenges, and Lessons LearnedLooking back, my first year as a landlord was a crash course in property management.

This provided a substantial return on the initial investment and freed up capital for future projects.Financial Highlights•Acquisition Price: $72,000•Renovation Costs: $35,600•Total Investment: $107,600•Funds: raised from personal savings and private lender•Appraised Value: $160,700•Monthly Rent: $2,150•Cash-Out Refinance: $3,200 after paying off private lender and myself•Rate and Term Refinance: 30 yr amortization, 7.25% interest, 70% LTV•DSCR: 1.45%Here's the breakdown of rental income and expense analysis:1.Annual Gross Income: $25,800 (Monthly rent of $2,150 x 12)2.Annual Expenses: $25,800 * 0.40 = $10,3203.Annual NOI: $25,800 - $10,320 = $15,4804.Annual Debt Service: $10,680 (Calculated previously using a mortgage calculator with a loan of $131,775, 7.25% interest, and a 30-year term)5.DSCR: $15,480 / $10,680 = 1.45 (approximately)With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.45.

I have had around 100 stays (~35 with the current cleaning company) and no complaints about cleanliness ever, but in the event that there is an issue in the future, I can see how having pictures to confirm or dispute the guests complaints could be of value.