Also Airbnb does prioritize things like looser cancellation policies, instant book, in line with market cleaning fees, etc.

Prioritize your financial stability.

Always be in front of the contract and prioritize where you're buying and entry price. lf all those are three in your favor, you have a lot of leeway with some of the normal but difficult parts of a fix & flop/hold.

This is the first time I’ve had such few inquiries, and my research suggests Zillow might be selectively prioritizing certain properties, like the lowest-priced ones.

Should I prioritize cash flow more and look into duplexes or other types of properties?

Use financing options like FHA loans or private lenders and prioritize local properties to streamline management.

They prioritize the relationships they have with their customers, but, just like others mentioned since they are so big, it can be easy to get lost in the sea of other borrowers.

Should I be prioritizing finding a local expert, or are there tools and strategies I can use to handle this process myself?

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