Regarding getting started, I recommend finding an STR owner who's overwhelmed or just worn out with managing their property, and perhaps who's also not using a dynamic pricing tool, and then offering to manage it for a very small cost. 

It'll be easier to start with a turn-key property, but if you have a good contracting team, a value add will typically offer better returns. 

Did anyone do business with Allegiancy's other DST offerings, and if so, how are they performing? 

I'm just hoping someone with actual knowledge of it can provide some information that offers an alternate explanation.

Operating in an industry where "we track time," I can offer a few hopefully helpful tips:1.

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If you take the heloc to pay off siblings, I would still offer a big "Cash Now" discount so that they get paid quick.

If I add up all the lender fees and my holding costs—like points, origination fees, and interest —I can figure out how much profit I’ll make and what my maximum offer should be.

I wouldn't offer this to start with but these tenants may have difficulty getting out even if they want to be 100% cooperative.

This ability to offer a full-service experience not only sets us apart but also keeps revenue flowing, even when the market shifts.4.