This can help build trust even without reviews.Run Promotions Strategically: Offer introductory discounts or perks (like free early check-in or late check-out) for your first few bookings.

You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.

It’s inspiring that you’re both already running your own businesses—it sounds like you have a great foundation to build on!

Over time, this strategy naturally builds your portfolio of managed properties.3.Use Educational Content as Free Marketing•Landlords love practical advice, and educational content positions you as an expert.

County has assessed for 200k but would be worth more due to the area they are building homes left and right on that road and they are selling 300k+ and up.

I want to be a source for these families and help build their resources to become successful.

We've been continuously improving it, but it has been working exceptionally well for us since we hired a developer for the complete build-out a year ago.

– Considering Class A properties with established tenants• Less focus on appreciation – Prioritizing income stability over potential future gains Current Opportunity: I’m evaluating a retail property in downtown Portland with:• >80% occupancy, most tenants in place for 10+ years• Decent cap rate (6-7%), NNN lease• Well-maintained, high-quality building, with existing HOA which will take care of maintenance. 

The building has some deferred maintenance that I have been dealing with.

They also told people to stop sitting on home equity and tap into that as an asset to use for education and build a better life.