Quote from @Jimmy Chao: I am weighing some options to help my younger brother buying his first primary with a fixer.

You would actually be borrowing less money than originally but at a higher rate.   

(This option would would not carry any debt, all debt would be paid in cash)Or keep our current house, rent it out, and cash flow NET monthly about $1,500?

The increasing barrier to entry results in fewer new STR's coming available for sale, but also fewer options for guests to rent. 

Again, I am sorry that your expecations were not met as I will always try to be honest, straightforward and respectful to all of our guests".It is a shame that one reviewer can hold so much sway, but sometimes the host's response (if done well) to a negative review can actually draw me to a property, rather than dissuade me from booking.

There are very few instances when cost seg won't help you on a rental property, but when you deploy the actual cost seg will depend on what you need on your taxes.

I like the tub (it wasn't cheap, about 12 grand) but there's not great service options where I live and not sure if I would get it again since I mostly have to take care of it. 

You’d be shocked by how little actual screening many PMC’s do!

As first-time landlords, we considered self-management, but as new parents who work full-time, we decided that hiring a property manager would be the best option for long-term rentals.3.

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