While the vetting of residents is greater with FF over an Airbnb or similar platform, I think Airbnb overcharges for the increased convenience. 

You do not need to take on new debt for the $450,000 reinvestment unless you choose to do so for other financial reasons.If you have further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!

My duplex - built 1989, 2,060 sf, 2 bed/bath, 1 year old roof, value if I subdivide (county already approved) and sell each separately $150k each ($300k total)Investor duplex - built 1995, 2,300 sf, 2 bed/bath, 5 year old roof, value around $310kThe investors initial request was for an equal trade and they would pay realtor fees, which I replied wouldn't be equal due to buying/selling costs (recording fees, title insurance, closing fee, survey, inspections, loan fees, 1031 fees, accountant fees, repairs), taxes would increase due to new sale price, I'd trade a 3.75% mortgage for a higher one, and I'm on the 10th year of a 30 year loan so resetting that to a new loan would restart amortization and pay more towards interest.

A clean cut, I get that it might be hard emotionally and financially but a clear break on stuff is what you need not more stuff that keeps you together that will just be one more thing to fight over later.

Sad, as I am sure I would like the views and the area, but it makes perfect sense practically, financially, and legally.Just curious but what color is the sky in your world John? 

Just wanted to introduce myself.My name is Ariel, I am 32 years old (this Thursday), and I am making my first steps as a real estate investor.As I live abroad, most if not all of my work would be remote, and right now I am focusing on Jacksonville, FL.My main goal for this year is to fix and flip  at least 2 SF's properties, and for the next few years to increase this number, maybe do some MF, and possibly to also BRRR when I raise enough of my own capital.At the moment, my biggest challenge is the fact that I am remote, so I could use some help from a local realtor or management company.It's so amazing to know this community  exists, and I am thrilled to actually take part in it

In the past year we've been through the ringer financially due to bad contractors, deal promises, and generally just being new to the game.

Local lenders and credit unions could face insurmountable losses to their balance sheets and customer bases as well as the downstream financial and real estate service sector.

This decision increased our budget from $15K to $45K, but it turned out to be a wise investment.

The importance of lowering expenses and increasing efficiency to maximize property income.