I’ve done quite well so far creating equity but unfortunately it’s not translating to cash flow as significantly as I would like.

Also I'd look a bit outside the center, closer to the beach, like Porto Rafti.Let me know if you move forward with this, I'd love to help out in any way that I can, even as a translator. :)

And then a minimally upgraded flooring choice may translate to reduced wear and tear, and therefore, less future capex costs and higher perceived value to a tenant or prospective tenant.

- Problem with compass is I believe they're too much investing into tech while it doesn't necessarily translate to bigger productivity and sales- The EXP model is actually significant changes where it tries to democratize the revenue by sharing it among team and leads- I would like to say the Exp is offering new business model in RE agency, while other agency is more like traditional where individualism performance is the key ; Same concept in used car you have regular used car dealership and you have car max which offer no haggle price.

Now, as you see a BIG factor is how gross revenues translate into NET revenues, rent's paid converting to profit's in pocket, cost of $ has big impact when cost of $ has big changes. 

And the market here in Berkeley is very hot, so it makes me a bit confused when comparing this situation to people who talk of REI in lower costs and cooler markets, as I'm not sure how well the numbers translate.

I believe that would translate into a loss of a portion of the deductible expenses on taxes.

Eliminating fees will not immediately translate to reduced prices.

If a sale today would translate into a loss of loan proceeds, they're in the same boat as the sponsor and trying to do whatever they can to be made whole again. 

Additionally, a higher occupancy often translates to more frequent disputes among tenants.