Your ability to identify properties and markets where you can generate equity (both imputed and appreciated) while using debt responsibly and knowing when is most appropriate to sell is how you acquire more real estate. 

The second you are introducing metrics to change your marketing that have nothing to do with generating the leads you need, you introduce uncertainty to your systems. 

@Nicholas A.House Hacking a primary residence is the best way to generate wealth. 

They’re a great way to generate passive income with minimal hands-on involvement.Looking forward to hearing more about your goals!

Lenders will want to know if the property is generating income and if it qualifies for a DSCR loan or traditional financing.

These individuals also seem more interested in the ancillary fees the portfolio generates as opposed to the underlying real estate.

If you need $5,000/Mo to replace your income and each rental property generates $300/Mo cash flow, you will need to acquire 17 properties ($5,000/$300).

3) How flexible is the contractor about meeting at the property for their inspection to generate a bid? 

Well, STR can work well for people who own a vacation house for personal use, and just want to generate some extra income when not in use.  

They just generate chlorine at a constant rate depending on the system setting.