Start with a tiny rental or a fixer-upper, use helpful tools and resources, and tap into loans like bank loans, quick cash loans, or loans from people you know.

It isn’t a team if the team members refuse to collaborate.

With tools like Stayfi and The Host Co for direct bookings and in-house store management, you’re already taking steps to maximize revenue.

MTR arbitrage is a useful tool to have in your tool chest, and like all tools, it has its uses along with its positives and negatives.MTR: Medium-term rental (usually between 1-12 months)Arbitrage: renting from another landlord and *with their permission* renting out that unit to a third party, hopefully at a profit.

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

I think special tools are needed in this instance. 

You're spot on about security deposits being a practical tool to mitigate risk, especially with applicants who have checkered rental histories.

I’d appreciate any feedback on whether tools like this would be valuable or if other concerns take priority.

We use Key Data Dashboard, a superior analytics tool used by property managers, DMO's and similar organizations.

I think I am on a path to recovery, ready to check out the market tools to finally pick and market and find some deals!