And for the most part, outside of this forum, it's probably best to keep  the portfolio size talk to oneself.

Any tips on how to find or distinguish cash flowing properties besides the 1% rule?

Why make it even more complicated by trying out an unproven concept instead of going for the tried and true, at least for a first project.Otherwise, it’s awesome to be bold and original and your idea to distinguish yourself from the competition is a great one generally speaking.

You do have to be careful on not exerting oneself with heart attacks.

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Each one attempts to distinguish themselves by making claims such as:“We are the best.”

They do some predictions to distinguish between actual occupancies vs host blocking calendar etc.

Those two choke points helped us identify that we needed a professional especially if we were going to distinguish ourselves from the competition.

With the right targeted marketing to people in the Northeast & Midwest, appropriate amenities for the audience (you’ll want to have super solid washer and dryer for assorted horse laundry, places to put saddles, a solidly equipped kitchen, places for kids to study and parents to work, etc) you’d be able to distinguish yourself in the marketplace.

Hotels… The fact that there’s a code to get in the front door is the main distinguishing factor in my opinion.