I'm still working to understand how I can best leverage my unique situation to find success in REI, but I know that once I do have that clarity, I'm going to be hyper-focused in putting that plan into action!

So it's a very unique situation that caused me to be okay with negative cash flow. 

If you have a lower gross rental income per bookings (say $150 average booking for a small condo) and a similar $20 cost per basket, but that basket includes nothing that is tied to the identity of the property or makes it unique, it seems likely the repeat booking rate and likelihood of positive review will have minimal impact.

This rule is unique to 3 & 4 unit properties.

Indianapolis is unique, it can change block by block.  

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In other words, seems like a unique way to increase the value of the two buildings by consolidating them as one entity.So of course first you'll want to find a real estate attorney with experience specifically in deals where the seller holds the note. 

This is a unique situation trying to loophole around the capital gain exemption rules for personal residence.

We have some unique hybrid plans for unique/smaller portfolios...really the goal is to always make it a win win and essentially make sure by adding management it will increase revenue that exceeds cost or of course free up owners time to be 100% hands off.

Please note that I have been in a very unique situation where I have paid cash for all purchases and renovations.