For the crowdfunding and similar platforms that are starting to rise, would the lower returns be a result of the diversification they provide or due to the different risks they come with?

(Usually results me less than $10,000 out of pocket on the front end) I am pretty sure wether operating independently or partnering with someone using their loan it would be the same terms.

The increasing barrier to entry results in fewer new STR's coming available for sale, but also fewer options for guests to rent. 

Like anything.. when you pay for training and support you have to put in the time on your own as well to see the results, unfortunately it does not come with a magic bag of dust, but if you are looking to find the right path in this marketplace you are in good hands with Matt and his team.

Switching the utilities over will result in a reduction in maximum rent increase.

Hi,We recently (Aug 2024) bought commercial land of around 2 acres. this was part of bigger commercial lot (around 25 acres) which had AG exemption and so the taxes that they paid was around $20 each year. we received a 'AG ROLLBACK' letter from the appraisal district that starting 2025 tax year, we will be taxed at it market value resulting in additional taxes, interest and possible penalities for 3 prior years.

I encourage most readers to just admire your efficiency instead of presuming they can get these results themselves.I have not heard of a single investor able to get this kind of work done for $30k in Philadelphia.

If you spend the entire $300k restoring the property, then here is the end result:- deductible casualty loss of $50k- no current tax- the restored property has $0 basis and cannot be depreciated- when it is later sold, the entire sale price is taxableMechanics and reporting are tricky, and I would not recommend to DIY it, especially since my scenario is over-simplified, and your real scenario is likely to involve more gotchas.Thanks so much. 

The investor would buy an ugly black box that produced money if it was the right price.

Less bank accounts results in less check books, less debit card numbers, less account numbers that you have to track.best of luck.