I’m at the very beginning of my REI journey and I would love some guidance on how I can best optimize my planning, research and saving phase (which I’m dedicating 2025 to).

I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether this approach makes sense or if there are other strategies you’d recommend to optimize profitability.Thanks in advance for your advice! 

Since Airbnb remits at the state level when I see high numbers (or low) of what I am remitting for other OTAs/direct I then drill down to make sure listings are optimized on all channels.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether this approach makes sense or if there are other strategies you’d recommend to optimize profitability. 

Not everyone optimizes for return :) We see it all of the time.

This property will require a pool to fully optimize its earning potential, and I've already factored that into my calculations.

Consult a tax professional to optimize deductions and explore strategies like Real Estate Professional Status or short-term rental loopholes to apply depreciation to non-passive income.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I'll focus on maintaining the property and optimizing rent increases to ensure consistent returns over the years.

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If you must retain some cash, consult a tax advisor to understand the liability and optimize reporting.