These forum posts are great for idea generating, but not something to rely upon because each commentator is only seeing a small piece of the puzzle. 

Contractors, they are the # 1 piece of the puzzle. 

I like to- and I think it is important to- create a really great airbnb experience with fun things like games, puzzles, a record player, VCR (quirky things you don't find everywhere, throwbacks) or whatever works in your market/level of rental.

So they should ask these questions before answering.That said, technical competence is only one piece of the puzzle.

I guess minor rate changes are just one piece of the puzzle and their effects can be subtle

From my end, I'm puzzled why he would want equity instead of just increasing the costs to you for finding the deal.

In the Tampa Bay real estate market, achieving positive cash flow from long-term rentals is quite the puzzle this year.

Tax Credit Equity $ 448,000 32% Construction and Development Loan $ 952,000 68% TOTAL $ 1,400,000 Thanks for shedding any insights on this last missing piece of the puzzle -;)Michael

So you can make the next deal with a snap of your fingers.Trust me that is just a part of a puzzle in running a business.

Don't put too much pressure on yourself to solve to puzzle in one well thought out move.