The broker/owner, team lead, or seasoned agent could help another agent that is new in the business just like I did when I got into the business, I got a mentor to help me through gaining market share and how to do it.

House hacking is definitely a good move for the San Diego market.

But, the self-sufficiency test for FHA loans can be really difficult in SF, meaning that the market rent from units you will not occupy must be sufficient to pay for the mortgage payment. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Planning to sell my property in vegas, just wanted a second opinion on if these are typical, fair costs in today's market.

I now offer "limited service" as a PM for 10% which includes marketing on 20+ channels, 24/7 guest communication, daily pricing, automations and software connections, but it is 10% of revenue. 

I personally will not expand into a market without securing a reliable team first.Service Quality Over Price – While 10-15% may seem attractive, be cautious—cheaper often means less attention to detail.

Tenants in many markets already believe they pay too much (contrary to recent studies that show rent to property values have never been lower for the large US cities).If my insurance costs are not double my current rates over the next couple years, I will be pleasantly surprised.  

One strategy is to pursue properties (in your preferred markets) that have been listed for sale for over 90 days (even longer is better).

Fairmont is a good little market!