I don't provide alcohol, but I sure collect a lot of it after guests leave!

I could have hired a pro, completed the work in under 30 days, and then collected five months of rent, which would have paid for the contractor and freed up my time.I learned a lot from the experience and don't regret it, but I'm aware of my limitations and more selective about what I take on. 

I have a rental in a new rural development that does not have city garbage pickup. Most neighbors just use local dumpster providers, is it my responsibility to pay for the dumpster? Should the tenant arrange for it an...

Starting early is smart, and I’m impressed!

But if there are any additional taxes that the host has to collect and pass through to the county/state manually, they are included in the revenue there.Yes, cleaning fees are included in that revenue.Yes, that revenue is before Airbnb fees. 

Our market has some pretty impressive buyer incentives in majority minority areas. 

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

We collect payments from property owners and distribute them each month.

I've been playing with it for the past week and am very impressed as well.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.