Diversifying geographically can also reduce risk and increase long-term returns.For example, there are several markets across the U.S. that are ideal for new investors because they offer affordable entry points, reliable cash flow, and strong economic fundamentals.

The 24.9% share is greater than the national average of 13.8%, according to CoworkingMag.The Austin metro had a 261% increase in teleworkers between 2014 and 2023, the report found, which is above the national average of 207%.https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/report-austin-leads-u...

This will increase the return above what can be obtained on a passive investment.The flipside of having the power to control everything is that it can be alot of work (and a full-time job if a person is putting in sweat equity).

With VRBO, strangely, it keeps recommending significant increases which isn't wrong.

We were offering $300 off first month and just recently increased the incentive to 50% off first month.

You may get one more year from them with a $75 increase but that's about all.

., and based on previous life experience, I am confident somehow, somewhere, someday, I'll be able to use this information to my advantage.

During the partnership, you can jointly manage the property, increase its value, negotiate a flexible repayment plan with the seller that allows for larger payments after the property appreciates, ensure a written agreement that clearly specifies repayment terms and timeframes and refinance, and the sellers are able to 1031 at their leisure? 

Ditch the red rug, increase art and add dresser, bedside tables to bedrooms.

Though I expect that to increase in the future when more ADUs are constructed.