This cushions potential value drops.Syndicator vetting: Only partner with syndicators who have a strong track record in different market conditions.Market and asset class knowledge: Understand market cycles and the specific real estate types (multifamily, industrial, etc.) you're investing in.Avoid chasing trends: Just because a market or asset is “hot” doesn’t mean it’s solid.You’re right that this approach doesn’t cap your upside, quality diversification can still generate huge returns while managing risk.Best regards,Drago

Midtown refers to a specific area and it's quite desirable. 1/1 MTRs would do well here IMO.

I’ve worked for some group home providers where they employ a maintenance worker who handles some of these issues (usually if the have multiple homes in a specific geographic location) and I’ve worked for homes where the handiest employee fixes things and that option doesn’t always have the best outcomes.

Instead:401(k) loans: They’re low-interest, and you’re paying yourself back.Roth rollovers If you can afford the taxes now, this gives future flexibility.Creative financing: I’ve seen clients leverage partnerships or seller financing to limit retirement fund withdrawals.One thing to consider: real estate markets today are vastly different from a decade ago.. so opportunities may require extra creativity.Have you looked into specific deals yet?

Most Brokers on this site work very specific markets.

Some were purchased specifically to be MTRs & others were conversions when it made sense.  

There was one where something on syndications and the person was saying how great a specific way to do things was - I called them out and said of course you are gonna say that as your company is a software company that does that.

Many cost segregation study professionals will offer you a free quote on the cost of the cost seg study specific to your property as well as the potential tax savings.HOW LONG DOES A COST SEGREGATION STUDY TAKE?

Let me know if you want to chat more about it or need specific model ideas!

Eager to hear if anyone has any more up to date information about Costa Rican REI in general and/or VRBO specifically