It took me by surprise that on the new policy everything was replacement cost except for the roof.

It's supposed to ensure there are no surprises after closing.

I’m surprised Affirm would be involved.The cost is worth $499.00, maybe $999 if they would invest in adding more value…having a FB community is not a value add.I was expecting the material to be cutting edge & disruptive to traditional whole selling - silly me.$11K for sign in credentials to a digital product with some videos talking about the obvious is not cutting edge or disruptive…it’s just wrong.

I haven't found a homeowner yet that is surprised to hear that I stand to make money on the sale -- if they have sense at all, they understand that we don't operate for free, you know?

NACA is VERY slow, they did 2x appraisal and 2x inspection, asked to upgrade a bunch of stuff like random hand rails on 2nd floor stairs etc - marketing helped with digital floorplans, 3d tour > only held 1 open house and didnt receive that many offers.. surprising.

@Kevin Nolan  you should look at the Florence/Muscle Shoals MSA, I think you would be pleasantly surprised

I'm surprised you're on this forum if that's how you feel about STR.

I know talking to them is a great way to do this, but I want it to be somewhat of a surprise.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I find that surprising and wondering how that is possible.As someone with a full-time W2 job who is a limited partner in a real estate syndication with less than 1% share and does not satisfy any material particiapation criteria, I would have expected the loss to be passive.