One tenant in particular that was a nightmare (we had to evict and learned some HARD lessons with house standards), which impacted another tenant who started also being difficult. 

Inspectors will check for leaks, sagging, or missing shingles, particularly in older homes.

(Please no comments about whether or not my properties should be owned in LLCs, as that is not what this particular post is about.)

That is, if the host happened to read that email.They sent out new terms of service at that time, and it's addressed in one section: "3.7.7 ...You also acknowledge and agree that we may on occasion offer discount pricing for your Property; provided that (i) any such offers will be available with respect to a broad number of Listings and not limited to your Property; (ii) we will provide you with electronic notice of such discount(s); and (iii) you may opt out of a particular offer."

Indeed, the good ones I've used tend not to have a particularly high view of their colleagues in the industry

A few interesting things but one in particular:3.7.1 To purchase a Subscription Listing, Host must make an order by means of the Site's online order form and pay Vrbo the fees for the relevant Listing, which may or may not be accepted by Vrbo ("Subscription Listing Fees").

Building on Michael’s response, particularly his point number 4, the IRS allows you to deduct meal expenses only if they are directly related to your trade or business.

I am eager to engage with like-minded individuals who are focused on improving their financial situations.With a strong background in sales, I’m also interested in potential collaborations, particularly in wholesaling properties, where my sales expertise could be a valuable asset.I look forward to connecting with those who share similar goals.Best regards,Dan

In July, the U.S. commercial real estate market experienced mixed results, with property price gains slowing, particularly among individual investors.

Your focus on both cash flow and appreciation is a smart approach, particularly given the high cost of living in Silicon Valley.