You should only consider switching when your current software has a significant flaw or lacks features that force you to spend excessive time on workarounds.

Challenges like this can ultimately set the stage for a better-performing asset in the long run.

I'm interested in everyone's opinions on using a HELOC to purchase turn-key rentals for the short term and covering principal paydown across all new mortgages / loans ( HELOC ) through excess income. 

If you were in my shoes, what would you prioritize at this stage of the journey?

You'll have to furnish and stage it appropriately to make the listing stand out.

I’m not promising a fairy tale, but if you want guidance from someone who’s spent late nights haggling with contractors, tweaking staging plans, and emailing roofers at odd hours, well, I’m here.

I am a former interior designer and did a great deal of work staging homes for sale.

I’m in the early stages of narrowing down markets and evaluating STR regulations, so once I finalize that, I’ll focus more on the design and amenities side.If you have any advice on pitfalls or ways to stand out in competitive neighborhoods, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

For vacant units, consider virtual staging through VirtualStaging.ai or something like that to help prospective tenants visualize the space.Hope this helps expand your marketing toolkit.

I hasten to add that we are at early stages with the 16 unit building, but it certainly seems to be the case so far.