So the history shows a stead growth that has been reliable until outliers like the pandemic caused crazy home price increase.These graphs are based on home sales.

@Travis Andres @Brian Malavsky If you're looking for AI messaging, my team has developed an in-house PMS that is now public called Hostvana (hostvana.io) who's core competency is messaging (along with free lock integration and other features) and is more advanced than Hospitable's for a very affordable price.Here are some recent replies in my personal account inbox:https://ibb.co/nk8KWbR (cleaning fee policy question)https://ibb.co/sgP0qmr (parking question and check on status)https://ibb.co/HCKVPd8 (random question answered with previous context)https://ibb.co/gv0tY16 (early check-in reply after checking calendar.

The AI I'm referencing is great for locking in calls to book appointments with a closer or following up with leads.

I believed the unit was freezing when an STR guest would turn the AC on with cool temperatures outside and locked out the thermostat range... which got me to this Feb when my electric bill tripled. 

It’s really about weighing these returns against other potential investments you could make with the capital if you didn’t lock it into this property.Hope that helps clarify things!

Once you prove to the owner that you are reliable they are very likely to convert to seller financing.You don't need a real estate agent and you don't need to use bank financing to buy your rental portfolio.  

We looked into DSTs but did not like locking up our money for long periods.

Smaller local markets are harder to nail down accurate ARVs and find reliable trade labor.Regarding managing general contractors, I've heard some horror stories from our owners who have worked with GCs they've never met.

Lock your rate in for all five years when you take out your loan.

I have locked up one deal off the application and have offered in person on 2-3 other deals.