Such strategic zoning decisions bolster the provision of affordable living spaces, invigorating local economies by amplifying the consumer base to support nearby businesses.

You have to possess the ability and desire to navigate it.

Referrals from local investors on BiggerPockets can be a great resource. https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/agents@Mark Ainley sounds like a great person to link up with!

Remember, many sellers are looking for solutions to problems, so your role is about providing a service as much as closing a sale.As you navigate the wholesaling process, keep in mind the importance of due diligence.

I'm still right side up due to getting a deal and finding a tenant who was willing to pay above market rent, but the point is this is a cash intensive business and little things can quickly add up to a lot of expense. 

I think it’s a more recent consideration (maybe in the past decade or so based on my digging / anecdotal feedback) and perhaps some of you that have been in the business longer and simply renewing old policies may be getting a pass.  

But from a moral & ethical perspective, you may want to decide at some point to just eat it and accept write it off as cost of doing business.

We’ve been in business for 15 years, with a capitalization of $300M.

STR is a hospitality business first, and a for-profit business second (if you want to succeed).

We look forward to an incredible 2025 and continuing to grow our businesses together.