I am also involved in management at one of the largest STR property management firms in Cashiers.

Be firm and don't let things slide.

Quote from @John O'Leary: Hey Remy,I'm not familiar with that program, but I'm a firm believer in paying for education. 

I know Air/VRBO are strongly pushing for hosts to offer non-cancellable bookings at a 10% discount. 

Also I can start with 50K inital investment rest is financed & maintenance will be free for first few years is what he said.I have seen some very bad reviews for the old Clayton Morris firm but not many reviews for the new Josh Gilmore (josh@sdirawealth) SDIRA wealth firm.Has anyone done recent business (2023 or 2024) with SDIRA Wealth?

What checks and balances would you need to put in place to avoid this.I am a firm believer that you should tie any bonus to a metric that the company is trying to achieve.

Partnering with private equity firms or debt funds provides access to capital in exchange for structured investment opportunities.- Revolving Credit & Liquidity Management:Instead of taking out separate loans for each property, consider portfolio financing and cross-collateralization strategies to streamline funding and improve cash flow.- Creative Financing Solutions:Options like subject-to deals, seller financing, and syndications can lower capital requirements and increase your purchasing power while providing flexibility for properties with complex financial situations.4.

Can anyone recommend a firm that does not use Lexis Nexis for background checks?

Close to a cool little town, close to an area attraction, etc....Also do a search here and see how to screen guests, in addition to what the hosting sites do.... like no last minute bookings, no short stays....

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.