When vetting sponsoring brokers, think about both the support they offer and how they align with your investing goals.

I would decline reiterating cancellation policy and advise guest to cancel or contact Airbnb support if they believe they are entitled to a larger refund.If anybody else has similar experience, I'd love to hear the outcome and any advise!

I’m looking to connect with others about investing in these areas, whether to provide support and hopefully guidance to avoid landmines or to learn and gain insight and share resources in order to gain strength though shared successes, challenges and ideas

However, some investors are comfortable with this approach, especially if they prefer to limit their initial capital and plan to refinance a few years after purchase—particularly as discussions about the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates into 2025 continue.Ultimately, successful investing hinges on selecting a growing market, a desirable neighborhood, and assembling a strong support team.

The tenants have skin in the game so wont mess up (e.g., not pay rent).I'm sure you'll get it rented soon; but just wanted to share an outside-the-box option that was successful for me.

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Lots of support for you online!

For instance, with STRs, why won't an investor spend an hour on AirBNB for their area to identify listings that:1) rank the highest2) occupancy 95%+3) ADR $750+4) hosts have 2+ properties5) listings are branded with 20k+ Instagram followersetcThen, reach out to those top operators; as many don't have the time or gave up on cold outreach, yet they've done the hardest 90%, have skin in the game, and outcompeted thousands of listings nearby.

It’s even better when they can support both the rehab and refi stages.

All of these have set their sites on Clark-Fulton as an area in need of social and economic uplift and some have dedicated funding to support these efforts.