Hi Nando, I'm an Agent and Investor in the Spokane area but I have a good network in the greater Seattle area.

Invest passively if accredited investor on value add sponsors like myself that buy retail and turn it around for higher growth equity gains upon stabilization.3.

My team works with a good amount of OOS investors and over the years a pattern has emerged.

Here are a few strategies that might help:- Leverage Industry Benchmarks: Many investors use a percentage of gross rental income as a quick estimate for operating expenses.

REPS can allow real estate investors to treat certain income as non-passive. 

By focusing on cost-effective improvements, investors can significantly enhance property value.By first Identifying which renovations offer the highest ROI—typically kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal. 

The FEMA 50% rule does come into play, but we do a lot of ground-up construction, so some investors that do have some new build/heavy rehab experience are tearing down and building back to current codes.

Investors with sub-4% rates have a big advantage, while new investors need to adapt—whether through creative financing, value-add strategies, or finding better deals.

Here's the challenge: If the numbers work with a low down payment, why wouldn't an investor putting 20%-30% just buy it and could likely offer more?

Investors who take the time to define their ideal guest make smarter design and amenity investments—which can directly impact ROI by up to 53%.👉🏾 Which guest type best fits your STR?