It was a personal referral, received a credit at closing for renovations as well How did you finance this deal?

My accountant was lazy, not well informed and provided bad advice.

I’m committed to keeping my options open and continuing to learn about being a landlord to ensure I’m well-prepared for my first purchase.To improve my ability to analyze deals, I’ve developed a two-part plan:Join a local BP meet-up group to discuss my goals and support others.Continue learning and engaging with the BP forum.Thank you again for your guidance—it’s truly appreciated!

STRs need to be viewed from a 365 day lens so if the numbers work well then, you still can be successful.

We host RE meet-ups as well.

Some of the best opportunities can be found in other regions, particularly in markets known for strong rental performance, stable property values, and tenant demand.

I have a call out to my accountant as well. :)

I'm new to this as well.

We invested into the property and came well ahead of the local market.

Even if you only averaged 2.8% appreciation annually, which if you've had it 20 years I have no clue how that's true given prices have well more than doubled in that time, youre skipping over the fact that you have been benefiting from that appreciation on the ENTIRE house, not just the % you paid for.