In any case, I doubt many people on BP would want to buy properties in Switzerland given the very low returns that can be achieved there.

Its a long term low cost play for me.

Quote from @Bonnie Low: I work with a lot of MTR investors and what I am seeing frequently with multifamily acquisitions, particularly with new investors, is that they often test the property just like you're mentioning, as a way to dip their toes in the water and see what works in their area and for their personal style.

So unless im prepared to lawyer up 3k just to try and get some of it back the answer "just walk away from your deposits, im trustworthy" doesnt work for me.I have prepaid for work from big names, Lowes installs etc.

Here is your tip:Buy low and sell high, also don't eat the yellow snow.

You got only 4 bookings from Airbnb because your ranking is really low on Airbnb.

Same income, same credit, DTI ratio, underwriting requirements.

People that are good at branding and review designation can bury those low reviews and I wouldn't want to own someone's reviews but I am not your audience as far as a projected buyer as we purchased ours for a deal and they are both higher end beach stilt houses that are side by side and neither had been listed as a STR on any platform, we built it up with a direct book site and also use the platforms as well as the local website in the area to book. 

Real estate investors are sitting on an untapped goldmine of financial leverage through EIN Corporate Credit, a strategic tool many overlook.

Paid off HELOC, paid off business credit ($70k) that was personal guaranteed.