I recognize most accountability groups (exception for the one mentioned above) cost less than $40k (however the cost is annual, versus the mentorship/training is one time), but why is it ok to pay for an accountability group and not a mentorship/training assuming the mentorship/training is decent quality?  

It will be a quality, move in ready home for a first time home buyerDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Quality renters are responsible pet owners who will not allow their animals to destroy a home or take responsibility if something happens.

My cleaners handle it for me which is standard in my market and the markup to drain, fill and clean is only around $25 on top of the cleaning fee if I am not mistaken.  

It's true that it is much harder to find quality tenants during the holidays, so factor that in.

It’s not just about managing assets, but people too.Market Reputation – Always perform due diligence and assess the firm’s track record through interviews, property visits, and broker consultations.Choosing a firm with these qualities ensures better management and long-term success.

Here’s how we can help:Streamlined Owner Portal: We provide an online portal that gives owners detailed access to all aspects of their property’s management.Tenant Convenience: An online tenant portal makes automatic payments, maintenance requests, and communication easy.Trusted Network: Our network of contractors, built over a decade of investment and renovation work, ensures quality service for repairs and maintenance.Personalized Attention: As a local business, we can perform regular property check-ins, especially during vacancies, to ensure everything is in order.Competitive Rates: We offer competitive management rates and transparent fees for both owners and tenants.Feel free to reach out with any questions, or if you’d like to chat further.

That’s not a recipe for quality.

Its a good question and lots of resources here on BP to learn - generally going the "conventional" route with mortgage loans from private lenders that conform to GSE (Fannie Mae) standards is great for your first few, then many switch over to "DSCR Loans" when they start scaling towards property number 3,4,5 etcI recommend talking to Jeff Welgan at Bluprint home loans to talk to to learn about the conventional options https://bluprinthomeloans.com/jeff/Also feel free to check out these resources on "DSCR Loans" which don't use DTI at all and are really good for scaling:BP-Published DSCR Guide!

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