Over the years, I've gained invaluable insights from this incredible community, and I'm eager to contribute and give back.As the founder of Data Led Designs, I specialize in business intelligence and interior design, focusing on leveraging detailed data to inform STR investment decisions across the US.

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If so, how do you reassure sellers and make them comfortable with carrying a note for someone they don't know?

There was a lot of feedback from the realtors and clients that the payment for the house and the quality of the area weren't very much in tune, so the end buyer wasn't very comfortable with it.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

Are you comfortable with that number?

I have designed, built, and own (very) small scale (500kW) solar farms and in my world, I learned to always look for the word 'exemption' to make sure I'm not wandering in territory that will cripple me financially. 

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Overall, I learned there are many aspect sand parts in a Flip: from Realtor, City Inspector, City Code, Contractor, Designer etc.

This is something I was always going to do - especially for my first deal - to be comfortable with spending the majority of my savings on this.By the way, I can understand why people flee to Portugal - lovely place. ;)