Financial Highlights•Acquisition Price: $72,000•Renovation Costs: $35,600•Total Investment: $107,600•Funds: raised from personal savings and private lenderHow did you add value to the deal?

I can only speak to myself personally but I've continued to invest, knowing properties may not cash flow much but I've invested in value-add so focusing on appreciation.

So I am not very familiar with PadSplit @Najhae Robinson.All I know is the neighborhood backlash, the nightmare stories and the like.I have heard nothing positive about it.Oftentimes they violate the STR restrictions in cities because they will rent to anyone for any length of time.I would never look at this as a business model personally.

Geez, there’s so much opinion, emotions, beliefs, and personal experience in this thread.  

As someone with a managing broker’s license, I know how rewarding it is to guide others through their real estate paths while continuing to grow your own investments.

It was inspiring to hear what others have planned for their business and personal lives.

Think about the person booking, what are they looking for? 

I work a lot, probably more than the average W2, but we also travel a lot, at least 6 trips every year.So that's what's driving me, numbers on a screen are nice, but they are not fulfilling on a personal level.

What people want in this area of the business (STR) is humans.Look at the top STR coaches and they all say that the more you humanize your listing with personal videos and messages, the more you go up in revenue.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.