With this set up, we were able to get a DSCR loan through Kiavi with only a few extra steps compared to an LLC.  

Quote from @Thomas Schmidt: You could hold off on paying until he gives a detailed breakdown of costs and compare it with local rates.

Also, regarding the 15% you pay to Airbnb replaces the commission your guests used to have to pay to Airbnb so you should be able to charge it through your guests through your pricing.And, yes, operating short-term rentals in Mexico, while cheap compared to developed countries, is somewhat more expensive than in Colombia, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic because Mexico is more developed.

More risk = more reward.  

I compared a 2.5% and 5% property appreciation rate at 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-year intervals.

Unfortunately, when most investors think of the MLS, they assume it is only used for running comparable listings.

I do not desire to reward tenants for poor behavior.I explain the consequences of an eviction to the tenant.

You just won't really have a ton of positive cash flow right off the bat if you are refinancing at 70-80% LTV at today's interest rates.Multi family you can get both but those are tougher on the equity side of things since they cost more to rehab compared to a single family home.

It’s a manageable and rewarding way to build something on the side—and down the road, who knows?

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