For properties valued between $30M and $40M, the commission rate tends to be on the lower end of this range, often around 1% to 2%.Some brokers may also opt for a flat fee structure, which can be advantageous for high-value transactions.Comparison with Provided Rates:For a property under $34M, the commission is 1%, which aligns with the lower end of typical commercial real estate commissions for high-value properties.For properties between $34M and $35M, the commission is a flat $400,000.

•ROI tends to be pretty strong, with many investors seeing double-digit returns, especially if you manage your own Airbnb.As for tax advantages, Indonesia has its own set of regulations, and while you won’t get the same tax benefits as in the U.S., the returns can still be very lucrative when done right.If you’re looking to own a property that you can also enjoy during vacations, Bali could be a great option.

In my experience as an agent single family houses tend to work better at first for OOS investors until they are established because there is less to worry about.

It just meant problems down the road during the project.....something was always wrong,Cheap people tend to be unreasonably picky as well, and with no real understanding to back up their concerns.

I tend to get hung up on optimizing my return on equity and using low-interest leverage to build wealth as efficiently as possible, but there's also something to be said for the peace of mind factor as well, as others have stated, or in your case the opportunity cost of distracting you from your job. 

The truth is most methods work - cold call, direct mail, referral programs, driving for dollars, etc.

The IRS tends to scrutinize W-2 employees claiming REPS, and there is only one tax court case I know of where a W-2 employee qualified.

I am fairly new to MTR and was curious what vacancy and lead times tend to look like around this time of year?

These tend to be very comfortable, "Oh let me add you to my email list" conversations.  

Although that cash flow number might not be there until year 2 as usually that first year of a new STR tends to be lower rent.