The kicker is that the HOA put a charge of almost $5,000.00 onto my monthly statement .I called them on it, and the lady says that the board decided that they are splitting the bill between me and the neighbor with whom I share a wall on one side.

Sellers will have to watch this closely to ensure their agent doesn't skim extra commission.3.

I'd recommend listening to some podcasts or watching some youtube videos about real estate investors who have seen some success and figuring out what that looks like for you.Happy investing !

Use it for high pricing 60 days out then as booking date gets closer you adjust your price watching the bookings of those around you.

You will pay a higher interest rate and need a bigger downpayment.What you need is good STR insurance with plenty of coverage to protect you.An LLC offers some protection with contract issues (like kicking someone out during their stay) vs negligence, which is what you need to watch for.

What are some of the lessons learned and things to watch out for in that process?

You might be able to beat the average, but the odds are against you.FSBO is a little like selling a brand new watch at a garage sale.

I suggest utilizing all the tools at your disposal on the BP website, listening to podcasts, following investors on social media, and watching YT videos.

And we just watch them and laugh and laugh and laugh.

It took me a year of watching all the offerings every day for a year here in Hillsborough County, Florida to find my next property.