Property management can vary—sometimes it’s included in the arrangement, but it depends.

It’s great that you’ve already started practicing with NOI and cap rates for evaluating properties, but you're right that smaller properties, like quadplexes or less, are often valued differently.For residential properties with four units or fewer, the market tends to focus more on comparable sales in the area rather than purely relying on income calculations like cap rate.

Loan to acquisition cost varies widely but is typically in the 60% range +/- 10%.

However, there are some challenges to keep in mind:Regulatory Variations: Regulations can vary widely between locations and are constantly evolving.Active Management: STRs require more hands-on management for guest turnover and communication.Additional Costs: Don’t forget about expenses for furnishings, cleaning, and possibly hiring a property manager.If you’re looking for STR-friendly areas, consider these locations, as others can be too expensive to consider, such as Snowmass Village or Aspen:Breckenridge: The most visited ski resort in North America, attracting around 3 million tourists each year.Steamboat Springs: A popular year-round destination for winter sports and summer activities.Keystone: Great for those wanting a less crowded resort experience.Divide & Florissant: Charming mountain towns close to Colorado Springs.Fairplay: Just 30 minutes south of Breckenridge, with an impressive 82% Airbnb occupancy rate.Cripple Creek: A former mining town now known for casinos and outdoor activities.Park County: Very Airbnb-friendly, though regulations may change.Here are some strategies to help you succeed in the STR market:Hybrid Model: Consider using some units for STRs and others for long-term rentals to balance income.Research Local Regulations: Always check the current rules in your target areas before investing.Year-Round Appeal: Focus on locations that attract visitors in all seasons.Quality Furnishings: Invest in quality to justify higher nightly rates and attract better guests.Dynamic Pricing: Use pricing strategies to maximize revenue during peak seasons while maintaining occupancy in the off-season.Stay Flexible: Be ready to adapt your strategy as the market and regulations change.While Colorado’s STR market offers exciting opportunities, it’s essential to approach it strategically.

Adhering to the procedures laid out in the operating agreement is what you rely on to be viewed and treated as a business rather than as an individual.

If you learn this, you will be able to do a lot of searches rather than relying on third parties. 

I need an anchor to rely on who I can text in a crowd and find so I don’t go back to my room.

$1,500 per entity may seem high at first glance, but the cost can vary significantly depending on the complexity of your tax situation, especially with multiple LLCs, state filings, and the need to correctly allocate capital contributions and losses on the K-1s.

I definitely agree creating a timeline/schedule for the repairs has been a little tricky, I have tried to rely on the time frame estimates i have gotten back from contractors and friends/family who work in those fields of repair, here's to hoping i am not terribly far off the mark!

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