This is not some foo-foo "follow your passion" dream; it's a realistic way of finding out what motivates you, discovering what financial opportunities exist in that realm, and working in the areas in which they converge.

The lead came from a divorced motivated seller.

I met with the owner 4 times, walked the space, and talked to her about her motivation to sell the property.

I need someone who is motivated to generate direct bookings, especially since my property is themed, and Airbnb doesn't do a great job of marketing the theme. 

I met with the owner 4 times, walked the space, and talked to her about her motivation to sell the property.

Hey @James Crothers, welcome to the community and congrats on setting an ambitious yet achievable goal of owning 10 rental properties in 3 years!

Whether it’s networking, sharing experiences, or discussing strategies, I’m here to build meaningful relationships and help each other achieve our goals.If you have any advice, resources, or simply want to connect, please feel free to reach out.

Even 1% rule is not achievable in Austin for the most part unless you doing some non-traditional. 

By year 5-10, investors often achieve their peak annualized return. 

Remember that finding a Realtor is relatively easy since they are all motivated to find deals for you and must adhere to a code of ethics.