If you did not build the wealth to buy them yourself, I would not rely on their income until you have your own plan. 

I mean once you talk to them, it's pretty easy to spot if they know what they are talking about.I've work on STRs before and to be honest, it is not the most fun aspect of accounting because the volume of allocating income from all sources (airbnb, vrbo, stripe, direct booking, and so on) to a bunch of random expenses (cleaning, supplies, repairs, advertising, commissions, and all typical real estate expenses).I had to strictly rely on the client's input on what the expenses belong to which property or even units, if the paperwork doesn't say. 

I should note that I'm currently overseas so I have to rely on all things digital until I'm back in the states.Basically I wanted to confirm that it's normal to ask these people a variety of questions in order to get all of the information I need? 

Do I have a contractor that I can rely on?

Again, supply and demand.Lastly, anyone who relied on the tax abatement taxes in their operating expense analysis erred in their underwriting.

Always rely on what the lease says and comply with local and state laws. 

I understand the significance of key metrics such as IRR and CoC in evaluating the potential of a deal, but the abundance of information out there is making it challenging to find a straightforward, user-friendly solution.What I seek is a singular, comprehensive tool—a master template, if you will—that I can consistently rely on from deal to deal.

the Gantt really makes your project visual and you can see what tasks rely on the completion of other tasks. 

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The determination of whether to provide closing presents and how much to spend relies on the agent's business strategy, budget, client connection, and local customs.Good luck!