With our vision mentioned above, we're allocating a whopping $3M into the complete renovation, re-brand and makeover of the hotel.THE INVESTOR: For those of you who don't know me, I'm Blake Dailey and this is my 6th Boutique Hotel investment!

A As I recall John our contract was fully completed with you.

It’s s about knowing how to position yourself in markets where demand remains resilient, even when global STR margins are tightening.So yes, I completely agree that the game has changed, but for those willing to tackle the hard stuff in overlooked international markets with large American populations, the opportunity to combine cash flow with long-term appreciation is very much alive.

Second, in terms of asset protection, LLCs are not invincible, but I think what many don’t understand is that they are not designed to completely shield your assets from liabilities, on the contrary they are designed to contain and isolate liabilities.

If you are worried about out of pocket costs, see if maybe a rehab loan is an option to get everything needed done now and refinance in 3 months when everything is complete.

Sounds like you are getting hit with a lender who has overlays and possibly miscommunication between the loan officer/processor to the underwriter.

Changing careers can certainly be a challenge, but it sounds like you're equipped with a solid foundation thanks to your sister's support.

At the higher PV, you have $5k more in PV and equity).Your CF is around $20k/year, which sounds great, except when you introduce the equity into the discussion. 

The units were in rough shape before we worked on them, but after the work was complete it turned into a good first investment.

So it sounds like me you built additional equity into the home your living in now.