Vet potential partners carefully and aim for relationships that can grow with your portfolio.In this higher interest rate environment, focus on cash flow and creative financing options like the HomeStyle rehab loan or seller financing.

For STR, AirDNA is the most popular option of course, but the pricing model per city is rough (if it's still like that).

Trying to decide what my options are for 2025.  

This is an option to consider and many larger banks/credit unions and nationwide mortgage lenders have released new loan programs allowing 2nds, HELOANS and HELOCS.

My landlords use Azibo for management and RentSpree for screening, but there are a million options.

I borrowed $110K from a private lender for the purchase and self funded the repair of the offices. 3 months later, I rented 6,000 sq.ft. of office space to a corporation for $21,000/month + utilities for 5 years with another 5 year option.

Although you are a new investor, you actually have more and better options than seasoned investors.Id they need a second parking spot , rent that to them also.

By exploring options for cost-effective utility usage, such as installing low-flow fixtures and implementing irrigation systems, we can significantly save on water expenses.To keep things running like a well-oiled machine, you’ve got to have a rock-solid asset management plan.

Hey Marc - I understand not wanting to pay for plumbing work, but fixing the issue by getting a plumber might be the best option.

Years ago we didn't require it and just recommended it to the tenant, but it's so cheap and gives our insurer something/someone to abrogate against should we have to make a claim that we don't allow it to be optional anymore.