Provide regular updates on the loan status and any changes that may occur.

I'm going to unload the gold progressively, the fixed rate debt, and BDCs into mega cap stocks, large cap stocks, and options among both areas.

Frankly, I would have been happy with no increases :D so a -8% was gold!

***Self directed IRAs have become very hot among investors with the rise in popularity in alternative investments such as real estate, gold, and cryptocurrency.

I want to start out doing assignment contracts because of my financial status and would be easier to work with.

A bad vendor experience almost always impacts our guests and results in a negative review.

He has a great podcast (and newsletter) where all the BiggerPockets heavy hitters have been guests.

Not all that glitters is gold. 

Two other small pieces of advice that are gold, as far as I'm concerned:After you've covered the basics ask, "Is there anything you can tell me off the record?" 

We would be so grateful for any input, experience, or recommendations from homeowners or agents regarding what would be the preferred choice for 1) attracting rental guests in the short term, 2) retaining value for resale and not looking dated in 10 years, 3) protecting ourselves from accidents.