It’s a mix of strategy, management, and a little bit of chaos, especially when dealing with unruly tenants or trying to balance your budget while upgrading properties.

Unless you have cash backing of your own to buy and a solid commercial buyer's list, these deals are unlikely to close.It doesn’t matter if I agree or disagree with the answer the responding poster provides.  

As a business owner it's wise to hedge against cash flow and a potential non-paying customer.

I do not trust unemployment numbers and a lot of the data from the government so we use what we see in front of us. 

I use a Netflix and a HULU account specifically for the STRs. 

closing cost are paid out of escrow at the time of closing not in advance other than maybe an appraisl paid to 3p and a small app fee like 50 to 200 bucks  like Lending home.. which is real.

I was able to see those for you here https://www.biggerpockets.com/analysis/rentals If you can't see those feel free to email [email protected] with your browser and a bit more information about where you are seeing the issue

•Tenants demand prompt, high-quality service and without caring about cost •Vendors seek to earn as much compensation for their work as possible.Balancing these needs requires thoughtful stewardship, strong communication, and a commitment to fairness.

I think it is an absolute necessity for out of state investors and a great way to build relationships as well.  

This likely reflects reduced demand for T-Bills, heightened inflation expectations, and increased Treasury supply, all contributing to higher mortgage rates and a tougher environment for buyers.There’s likely more at play here, but I agree it’d be great to see mortgage rates head in the other direction sooner rather than later.