@Patricia Smith - I spent numerous hours researching from multiple sources the whole LLC question and asset protection matter and all the rabbit holes it opens.

Sometimes it's ambiguous, but even then, why should I bother with the company that has numerous unresolved lawsuits, versus another company that is virtually the same but has none.

@Bonnie Low I appreciate your response and detailed explanation.

Ask for a breakdown of fees and an explanation why the interest rate increased.

Here's time & money an agent or PMC needs to spend to get a rental listed:1) Make sure it's clean2) Hopefully, take professional pics and just not use the camera-phone3) Take room sizes and note positives and negatives about the property4) Since most rentals aren't advertised on MLS, research multiple sources for rental comparables to determine rent.5) Write a GREAT ad for the property6) Syndicate or manually enter the ad on numerous websitesThen, once published for rent, how much time do you think they spend taking all the phone calls (most of them from idiots who don't take the time to read the ad), doing all the showings, chasing applications & supporting docs, processing applications?

We’ll need to observe as we move through spring and into the early summer.Here are the full stats for Austin and the greater metro:SXSW is now in full swing in Austin, with many attendees renting one of the numerous short-term rentals in the area.

Hi Elisa, people on coop boards can be weird out by anything and without explanation.

Depending on how your reserves/portfolio look like, there could be numerous strategies. 1031 exchage?

You just have to do an LOE, letter of explanation, short email that says why you are taking it off which would be bc you are keeping it. 

I’ve had numerous issues with Airbnb first as a property owner/provider and later as a tenant.