I got really good at all these things and found the most efficient way to do all these things with hard work.

Gardening maintenance is deductible as it’s not an improvement.

Regulation has slowed the market and made it harder to be an operator.I've never operated my Airbnb to its maximum efficiency because of the time it takes. 

Then make improvements to force appreciation.Many people want to buy turnkey especially in the STR market. 

We now budget for vacations, home improvements, car savings, medical savings, Christmas fund, etc... 

The list price was 160,000 with no improvements.

I have several commercial transactions pending and as recently as this week clients are obtaining much improved terms:- 25% down on a 20+ unit apartment complex at 5.5% Down 25 year amortization. - 25% down on a 20k SF Warehouse at 6% 25 year amortization. - 30% down on 200+ storage unit complex Earlier this summer those rates were approaching 7.5-8%We anticipate a very active fourth quarter. 

Take the time, energy and resources you are allocating towards this and refocus it on the underlying real estate.

Hi Scott,It seems like you’ve got a strong understanding of creative financing and investing strategies, but I do have a couple of comments and suggestions that could help you improve future deals.First, while your financing structure was incredibly effective, it’s crucial to always account for potential delays in renovation and build in a buffer for holding costs.

I definitely need to improve my social game