Capital Expenditures (10-15% of Income)Rule of Thumb: Reserve 10-15% of your income for capital expenditures (CapEx) like roof replacement, HVAC systems, or major renovations.Why: Regularly contributing to a CapEx fund ensures you have the cash on hand for significant improvements or replacements, preserving the value of your properties.5.

I have worked as a Co-Host on Airbnb and yes I know, cohosting and property management are two different things.

I have a few realtors that recommend me regularly and they would not take a referral bonus even if I offered one. 

I co-host a women’s online investing group for REIA and enjoy talking to people starting out. 

Keep leaning into that...befriend the hosts and add value however you can!

Talk about how the deck will enable you to host great parties, for example.

We also host a quarterly meetup.

I've also seen lots of travel nurse interest in the Springfield area, and some of the nurses I've hosted on the MTR side end up selecting next locations out that direction.

What is one of your big pain points as a STR Host?

I come off as a regular person just hey I'm here but I will tell you the two times it happened to me it was a surprise.