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Quote from @Elias Halvorson: Definitely do not pay that upfront fee.

There are definitely faster ways to grow your portfolio fully utilizing debt.

But if you are okay with negative cash flow and want more the appreciation, new builds are definitely the way to go. 

I will definitely take these into consideration , thanks for taking the time to reply to this post . 

From the side of being a sponsor and having worked with almost all of the firms being discussed to get investors into our fund (I can say quest was great to work with since they are no longer around), there are those that are definitely a lot easier to work with than others and some really drag on the paperwork process whereas others are great.

Question: I am wondering what are some things you've done in the past at your short term rentals to fill the vacancies during your slow season?  

Have you read any of the books here in the BP shop yet - I'd definitely recommend the BRRRR book among others. 

I do value her as a cleaner and she definitely goes the extra mile and are the eyes and ears on the ground for me.

Don, I hope you have a great and wonderful day!