For those of you who’ve been in the short-term rental game for a while, what’s one lesson you wish you’d learned sooner?

Mentees need to step up their game and make the offer to those who can help them.

I've been watching YT videos about what to do when you don't get enough inquiries via FF...I'm still finishing up some improvements at my place so I haven't listed it yet.I've asked a family member who is an RE attorney (but does not have experience with STR/MTRs) to look over my lease.

No one last that long in the game unless maybe Kris is only 25 YO or something

There are several great ones in Dallas, but I'll bet these days most want you to have some skin in the game, so no 100% financing and also financing of renovation costs. 

Check out this video that might help you.

Did your son take video of the entire basement? 

If you don't pay he gets the park back and your asset.That would put me at more ease, knowing that you have skin in the game, and are going to pay me.Gino

I'm curious if these new tech can somehow help me streamline certain tasks or reduce dependency on scarce trades in your experience.Appreciate any additional thoughts I looked at 3d printing those machines are 800k plus.. and if you watch the video you need very large lots as you have to bring in truck loads of sand etc.. so thats not really going to work in an urban environment like Charleston SC were I have built 35 plus homes in the downtown core on lots that are from 12' wide to max of about 30' and roadways that are only 20' wide and have houses and cars on every lot expect the infill..

Yes, they can have higher rates and fees, but they come with some major advantages too—like not needing personal income verification or DTI requirements, which can be a game-changer if you're looking to scale quickly.