For Airbnb and VRBO, this manipulates their algorithm into thinking your listings is extra popular.Would love to hear about your tricks and tips.

If you're considering to become an out of state investor, here are some of my tips: 1) Make sure you do your due diligence and don't be afraid of skipping a deal if the numbers don't work. 2) Know your focus - is it cashflow or appreciation?

If your CPA personally answers his phone when you call, it means one (or more) of these things:you're one of his special most valuable clients for whom he makes an exceptionyou also happen to be his golf buddy or his investment partner or his girlfriend he is new and does not have enough clientshe is overwhelmed between projects and calls and is about to be checked into a facilityhe is a unicorn or is otherwise extinctWhat is reasonable to expect is that you should be able to reach your CPA at a prescheduled time and via an agreed upon channel: email, text, phone, video conference, whatever you guys agree on.

Are there any particular strategies or tips you can share to maximize returns while keeping operational expenses manageable?

Also, if anyone has tips how to find good potential sellers that would be much appreciated.

-Tips for managing the HELOC and property finances effectively.Others have advised that a HELOC only makes sense for short term use, not long term due to it's variable rate and risk of over leveraging.

I dont like when folks tip toe around pricing.

Any tips on how to document the damage effectively or how to approach the adjuster?

My daughter makes $25 per hour working at Starbucks while at school ($20 per hour plus tips). 

Another business partner of mine is a marketing pro who helps investors anticipate which properties will book out well and which ones might struggle, provides some creative design tips too, if you're into STRs at all.